Curtis Woods Jr., an Army National Guard veteran and local entrepreneur, is a pillar in Southwest Michigan for the ways he gives back and the example he sets.
The recent events in Georgia, coupled with a long history of systemic and emergent injustices perpetuated against Asian communities, reinforce the need for our agency to again state that we...
Bowl for Kids' Sake is changing! To keep everyone safe this year, Bowl for Kids' Sake will be a cornhole event in late summer. Sign up now!
Every child would benefit from having a mentor who cares about them. Do you know any children would like to participate in our programming?
In celebration of Black History Month, BBBS featured 18 Local Black Heroes. Meet these Black leaders and trail blazers here.
Layla Wallace is a community-minded high school student and entrepreneur. With every sweet treat sold, Layla’s Cool Pops gives back.
Captain Stacey Randolph Ledbetter (ret) was Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's first Black woman sergeant, lieutenant, then captain. Now retired from the force, her drive and current anti-racism work create...
Jahdal Johnson (aka DJ Conscious) is a father and entrepreneur. His purpose in life is to motivate and inspire others to be the best version of themselves. Keep watching after...
Von Washington Jr. is the Executive Director of Community Relations for the Kalamazoo Promise. He tries his best everyday to help somebody, in some kind of way, no matter how...
Josephine Brown is the retired Director of Human Resources for Kalamazoo County. Southwest Michigan is more just and equitable because of her anti-racism work.
Deveta Gardner is an Associate Dean at WMU and has been a cheer coach for decades. She recognizes herself as “a seed planter" for local youth, "listening, challenging, and holding...
Valerie & Dr. Jeff Boggan are the ultimate Kalamazoo/Battle Creek power couple. These two principals understand the importance of igniting the potential of youth in the community, and share their...