Stories that Work for Good

Good work deserves good storytelling. Stories that Work for Good is PMN-produced content created in partnership with Greater Kalamazoo nonprofits and community organizations, shining a light on the people, programs, and causes working to make this region better.

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Latest in Stories that Work for Good
Chris Praedel talks about the mission and programs of Community Homeworks

Housing Is Social Justice, and We Manifest It Through Our Programs

Community Homeworks believes that keeping families in safe, stable homes is a matter of social justice — and they've built…

Deniz bakes in her kitchen

A Taste of Germany, Baked in Kalamazoo

Deniz grew up in a home filled with the aromas of her mother's baking. Bread, cheesecakes, pretzels — the rhythms…

Kevin, Derek, and Jacob discuss fatherhood in a video podcast seated in chairs

A Kalamazoo Network Is Changing the Narrative Around Fatherhood

The Fatherhood Network has been supporting fathers and families in Kalamazoo since 2015, and the people behind it will tell…

Silohuette of a man shoveling materials in a garden area.

From Passion to Profession: How Can-Do Kalamazoo Helped One Gardener Grow a Business

Adam Castle had a love for gardening and a vision for a business. What he needed was help figuring out…

A performer and speaker at microphones in front of a crowd at OutFront Kalamazoo

“There Is a Space for You” — OutFront Kalamazoo

Since 1987, OutFront Kalamazoo has been the LGBTQIA+ resource center for Kalamazoo County, a place to find services, connect with…