YWCA Kalamazoo

09/05/2026

⭐️Check us out! Thank you for this honor, AFPWM!⭐️

"Congratulations to YWCA Kalamazoo for being selected to receive this IDEA Award for Excellence Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Award at this year's National Philanthropy Day event on 11/5.
YWCA Kalamazoo was selected for its courageous leadership in removing systemic barriers, protecting equity-centered services and advancing safety, dignity and opportunity for historically underserved communities.
Join us on 11/5 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Get your tickets https://afpwm.org/national-philanthropy-day/"

Congratulations to the YWCA Kalamazoo for being selected to receive this IDEA Award for Excellence Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Award at this year's National Philanthropy Day event on 11/5.

YWCA Kalamazoo was selected for its courageous leadership in removing systemic barriers, protecting equity-centered services and advancing safety, dignity and opportunity for historically underserved communities.

Join us on 11/5 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Get your tickets https://afpwm.org/national-philanthropy-day/

09/05/2026

Cradle Kalamazoo is excited to host our second Birth Innovation Summit: United in Action!💙Join us for a day dedicated to advancing birth equity and improving outcomes for families across Kalamazoo County.⭐ ➡Registration: https://qrco.de/CBIS2026⭐

09/03/2026

For decades, Gloria Steinem stood at the forefront of the movement for women's rights, helping transform public consciousness and expand opportunities for generations of women and girls. Her connection to the YWCA was both profound and enduring, rooted in a shared commitment to equity, justice, safety, and opportunity for all. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4gLnoNZ

09/02/2026

⭐Cradle Kalamazoo is excited to host our second Birth Innovation Summit: United in Action!

💙Join us on Friday, October 16 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Ballroom in Downtown Kalamazoo for a day dedicated to advancing birth equity and improving outcomes for families across Kalamazoo County.

👶🏾This year’s summit will bring together community members, professionals, partners, and advocates to hear from powerful voices in maternal and infant health, including Mothering Justice, SOFT – Support Organization for Trisomy, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, certified doulas, and more. Breakout sessions will focus on innovation, collaboration, and actionable next steps for advancing equity throughout pregnancy and birthing.
Early bird registration is only $15. Secure your spot today and join us as we come together, United in Action, to create healthier futures for families in our community.

⭐➡ Registration: https://qrco.de/CBIS2026

08/19/2026

08/14/2026

🚨 VOTING ENDS THIS SUNDAY! 🚨

There’s still time to support YWCA Kalamazoo in the Chamber’s Choice Awards! We’re honored to be nominated for Non-Profit of the Year, and we’d love your vote.

🗳️ Voting ends Sunday, August 16.

If you haven’t voted yet, take a moment to cast your vote and help recognize the work happening at YWCA Kalamazoo.

Vote here:
https://smfchamberschoice.voterfly.com/contender/31270/ywca-kalamazoo

Thank you for showing up for YWCA Kalamazoo and our community! ❤️🧡

08/08/2026

Come out and join us at Northside Day! Lots of fun for the kiddos, food trucks and community💕

08/05/2026

Yesterday, Kalamazoo County chose to invest in families.

We're thrilled to celebrate the passage of the Child Care and Early Learning Millage, a major step toward making high-quality child care and early learning more affordable and accessible for families across our community.

This victory reflects what our community believes: when children, families, and early educators have the support they need, everyone benefits. Together, we've made an investment that will strengthen our workforce, expand opportunities for young children, and help build a more equitable future for Kalamazoo County.

Thank you, Kalamazoo county, for showing up for children and families. The work continues, and we're excited to be part of it.

08/03/2026

🗓️ Reminder: The Michigan Primary Election is tomorrow, August 4, 2026.

In this edition of | , we're explaining what a primary election is and why some races appear on the primary ballot while others do not.

Primary elections are not always required. They only take place when there are multiple candidates from the same political party running for the same office.

The purpose of a primary is to determine which one candidate from each party will advance to the general election. If there is only one candidate from a party seeking a particular office, that candidate advances automatically and no primary is held for that race.

Think of it like a qualifying round before a championship. The primary determines who advances to compete in the general election.

To learn more about Michigan elections, including what's on your ballot, visit Michigan.gov/Vote.