Kalamazoo Attainable Homes Partnership The KAHP provides high-quality homes built by HBA members that are both attainable in cost and provide homeowners with low maintenance costs.
Kalamazoo Small Business Loan Fund The KSBLF provides low-interest loans up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses with an intentional focus on reducing disparities in communities of color and for women-owned businesses.
MyCITY Youth Employment MyCITY is a seasonal youth employment program that serves as the gateway to paid internship and work experience.
Designing for Change When Jasmine Childress started her studio Eight Thirty Seven in 2020, she wanted her passion for art and design to also make a difference in her community.
Continuing a Family Tradition In 2019, the Foundation for Excellence invested in Diamonds & Pearls Special Events, Cea Green's business in the Northside neighborhood.
Re-Inventing Career Pathway Planning In 2021, staff and students engaged in more than 300 hours of live, face-to-face meetings and participants logged over 1,700 hours of career planning in the Virtual Job Shadow.