A young man sits on a bench on the left side of the photo, with a camera pointed towards him, while he talks to a young woman on the other side of the camera sitting in a chair and holding a notebook on her lap.

Your community deserves access to local information that connects, informs, and serves.

At Public Media Network, we exist to make sure Greater Kalamazoo has open, reliable, and locally governed media, so people can stay informed, participate in civic life, and see their community reflected.

When you give, you support community-powered media infrastructure that keeps local stories visible, local decisions accessible, and local voices connected to one another.

Across Greater Kalamazoo, Public Media Network keeps media open, searchable, and accountable to the community – not driven by algorithms or corporate interests.

Your support fuels the shared network behind it all:

🎙️ Local storytelling that reflects the full community and helps neighbors understand one another’s experiences and perspectives.

🏛️ Civic transparencythrough comprehensive, searchable coverage of local government meetings, so people can follow decisions that affect their lives.

🎓 Media education and access that build skills, critical thinking, and the ability to use media tools with purpose.

💬 An open media platform that strengthens community dialogue, shared understanding, and local accountability.

Every meeting we make searchable.
Every story we help bring to light.
Every person we equip to participate.

All of it is possible because community members choose to support this work.

Your gift keeps local information accessible, community voices visible, and civic media strong.

Donate today to keep #OpenMedia thriving in Kalamazoo.

Join the #OpenMedia Circle

Sustaining monthly donors are the backbone of community-powered media.

Your recurring gift ensures that

  • local information remains free and accessible
  • civic coverage stays consistent and accountable
  • opportunities to learn, create, and participate remain open to everyone. 

Make it monthly. Keep community media open—every month of the year.

Keep Media Open. Keep Stories Local.

Your support keeps local information accessible, accountable, and rooted in the community