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Pilot Project, Community Homeworks Expansion Leads to Repairing Kalamazoo Township Homes
Kalamazoo Township homeowners whose houses need repairs now have a new resource thanks to the cooperation of several local nonprofit partners and a new countywide millage. Community Homeworks, Local Initiatives
Kalamazoo County Releases Housing Plan
According to a plan from the W.E. Upjohn Institute, significant housing concerns are confronting Kalamazoo County. Community Homeworks is helping to ease the problem. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
Program Helps Low-Income Homeowners Fix Exterior Code Violations
It can be a vicious cycle: A home begins to fall into disrepair, but the homeowner doesn’t have the money, physical ability, or know-how to fix the problems. As the
CHW Receives Grant for Critical Home Repairs
O’Connor Fund bequest to assist owners of older homes An unusual partnership between Community Homeworks and a local home preservation organization will help low-income Kalamazoo homeowners pay for critical home
Program Aims to Reduce Infant Mortality through Critical Home Repairs
Kalamazoo Community Foundation grant supplies funds for up to 15 projects A baby of color born in Kalamazoo has 2.8 times higher odds of dying than a white infant,
First Annual Homes for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Contest
In November 2021 we announced a new annual signature event called Homes for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Contest. You guessed correctly; we put on a community wide gingerbread house contest!
