Kalamazoo, Regional and National Highlights

Blog 09/04/10 - Zombies Invade Lansing (and Raise Food & Funds for Area Food Banks)
Zombies in Lansing recently held a fun walk for Lansing area food banks. Fun idea for a fund raiser! Canned goods and cash were collected to battle hunger.
Blog 09/04/10 - We're Against Tax Cuts that Benefit Working Poor, But For the Tax Cuts for the Wealthy?
There is a philosophical debate going on now in the halls of Congress on who deserves tax cuts. What do you think?
Blog 09/03/10 - Michigan State Students Give Back to Needy Children
Recently, Michigan State University students collected a bus load of school supplies for needy children in the Lansing area.

Poverty in Kalamazoo County

Overview

2007 Poverty in Kalamazoo
- Poverty in Kalamazoo in headed in the wrong direction. See broad statistics about poverty in Kalamazoo and the people it effects.
2010 Report: Kalamazoo County Health Indicators
- Disaggregated by Race, Place and Socioeconomic Status and Key References for Understanding Health Disparities and for Building Healthier Communities
Kalamazoo County Pilot Dashboard of Community Indicators

Annie E Casey Foundation Report

2008 Kid's Count Data Release
- Provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this release analyzes the well-being of children nation-wide. While some indicators in Kalamazoo have improved, the city is significantly weak in others.