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Seasonal & Holidays

Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Kalamazoo-Portage!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Kalamazoo-Portage area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


Kalamazoo Animal Rescue

Address: P.O. Box 3295, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: 269-226-8570
Website: kalamazooanimalrescue.org

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Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center

Address: 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI (First Congregational Church)
Phone: 269-382-3640
Website: kdccc.org


Kalamazoo Literacy Council

Address: 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: 269-382-0490 ext. 222
Website: kalamazooliteracy.org

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Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

Address: 901 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: 269-488-2617
Website: kzoolf.org


Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

Address: 1126 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo MI
Phone: 269-344-2443
Website: habitatkalamazoo.org


Portage Community Center

Address: 325 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI
Phone: 269-323-1942
Website: portagecommunitycenter.org


SCORE Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan

Address: P.O. Box 51273, Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: 269-888-6667
Website: score.org/swmi


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