Yearly Archives: 2019

Our 210th Habitat Home Dedication!

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 210th homeowner family will dedicate their new home on Wednesday, August 28th. The celebration will take place at 514 Wallace St. Kalamazoo MI 49048. The event will take place from 6:00-7:00pm with the dedication taking place at 6:30pm and is open to the public. The house was built in part by Education for Employment (EFE) students during the 2018-19 school year as part of the EFE Construction Trades program. There were also more than 200 Habitat for Humanity volunteers that contributed time and talent to this project, including Habitat’s regular Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday crews. Local companies and organizations such as Kalamazoo College Athletics, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Pfizer, Eaton and many more, all volunteered their time and energy to help others in our community! The three bedroom, one bath home was built using advanced construction techniques, added insulation, upgraded windows, and efficient appliances. This creates a comfortable, healthy, durable home for the family that is affordable to maintain and operate. While there is a small increase in cost to build to these efficiency standards, the family can expect to save many thousands of dollars in energy costs over the next 30 years. A…

Dine to donate!

Dine to donate at Chipotle!

Join us on Tuesday, June 11th at Chipotle Mexican Grill on West Main St. in Kalamazoo from 4-8PM. 33% of all food sales during this time will be donated to Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity! Make sure that you print off the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re there to support Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity!

Kalamazoo Growlers support Habitat for Humanity!

Take me out to the ballgame! On Wednesday, June 19th the Kalamazoo Growlers take on the Kenosha Kingfish! The Growlers were kind enough to put together 2 very special ticket packages for us! And a portion of every fundraiser ticket sold will be given back to Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity! If you haven’t been to a Growlers game yet, they are a ton of fun, there is always in between inning entertainment and it’s a fantastic deal! It’s a must-see in Kalamazoo! To purchase your tickets, please follow the link below! https://kalamazoo-growlers.northwoodsleague.tv/…/SelectProm…

Dine to Donate at Latitude 42

Come join us on Monday, May 6th at Latitude 42 Brewing Company- Oshtemo from 5-8pm. 20% of all food sales will benefit Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity! No flyer required!

Dine for a cause!

Visit the Chili’s in Portage and enjoy delicious food with family and friends while earning funds to support Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity! 15% of your guest check will be donated to help fund our mission! Give Back Night voucher is required with each guest check to receive credit for the sale. Guests may show the voucher on their phone or a physical copy. They may be used for Dine-IN & TO-GO but the sales from gift card purchases are excluded. We are so thankful for the support!

2019 Alpha Tau Omega “Campus Campout”

WMU Fraternity “Campus Campout:” to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity   Alpha Tau Omega Camps Out on Western’s Campus February 25-27   Kalamazoo, Mich. (February 20, 2019) – Members of Western Michigan University’s Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity will camp out for 48 consecutive hours to raise funds for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, February 25th-27th. The ATO brothers hope to raise $5,000 and are prepared for any weather, they claim, and are ready, if necessary, to be “freezin’ for a reason.” “Alpha Tau Omega has been involved with Habitat for Humanity with our event Campus Campout for the last 16 years,” said Jack Misner, ATO’s philanthropy chairman. “We continue to do this event to continue to show our support of Habitat for Humanity and the great Kalamazoo community. “ATO uses its philanthropy events to support good causes and to show the community the positive impact fraternities and sororities can have here at Western,” Misner said. “These events also help us learn about the community and grow as leaders.” The campout will take place at the flagpoles at the center of campus near the Lee Honors College from noon on Monday, February 25th to noon on Wednesday, February 27th.…