RESOURCE committee
MISSION:
This committee is focused on fostering healthy communication with other organizations, agencies, and community members that provide resources to the unhoused population.
WHAT WE DO:
We host various donation drives and giveaway events to get resources out to the unhoused population in Kalamazoo.
HOW WE DO IT:
We work together by reaching out to other organizations to see how we can help eac
advocacy committee
MISSION:
This committee is committed to changing the biased narratives that stigmatize our unhoused neighbors. These narratives are repeated by city officials, agency leaders, and our next-door neighbor or co-worker. The Advocacy committee is working to capture the stories of the unhoused.
WHAT WE DO:
Using professional, empathic interview techniques we engage unhoused individuals to learn their sto
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING committee
MISSION:
We are focused on developing an empowering shelter model that fills a critical gap in the current transitional shelter options in Kalamazoo County.
VALUES OF OUR WORK:
Safety, Connection, Community
WHAT WE DO:
We are seeking to develop a needed form of transitional shelter in the Kalamazoo area. Learn more about our model here.