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Kalamazoo County is the most equitable place to live.

Mobilize people, resources and expertise to advance racial, social and economic justice.

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is one of the oldest, most respected and successful community foundations in the country, and is supported by thousands of people from all walks of life.

We have a deep knowledge of the community’s challenges — and aspirations — and the groups and individuals addressing them.

We are dedicated to preserving what we love most about the community and creating a better future for generations to come.

 CF Kalamazoo 

The Microsoft Technology Center in Detroit, MI is a facility that offers technology solutions and services to businesses and organizations in the area.

With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the center provides a space for clients to explore and implement Microsoft technologies to enhance their operations and achieve their business goals.

Microsoft Detroit technology center

• Current rising ninth, tenth, or eleventh grader in the Kalamazoo Public Schools system. 
• Participants must have a desire to attend an institution of higher education. 
• Participants must be income eligible, potential first generation college student or both to fully receive Upward Bound services (low income as documented by parents’ or guardians’ current tax return; first generation means that parents or guardians did not attend college and do not hold bachelor’s degrees).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Students must have a desire to participate in all college preparatory activities and have a willingness to dedicate themselves to the program. Once accepted into the program, students will receive service until their high school graduation, unless otherwise noted.
• Students who can prove that they are at-risk for poor academic performance based on adverse circumstances (e.g., migration, predominantly low-income area, foster care youth, etc.). Contact our office for more information.
•  Upward Bound | Western Michigan University 

•  The Kalamazoo Promise is a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at many Michigan colleges and universities for graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Kalamazoo Promise applies to all of Michigan's state colleges and universities, as well as the 15 private colleges of the Michigan College Alliance and several apprenticeships and skilled trade programs.[2] To receive the minimum 65% benefit, students must have lived within the Kalamazoo School District, attended public high school there for four years, and graduated. To receive a full scholarship, students must have attended Kalamazoo public schools since kindergarten. Kalamazoo Promise is a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at many Michigan colleges and universities for graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Kalamazoo Promise applies to all of Michigan's state colleges and universities, as well as the 15 private colleges of the Michigan College Alliance and several apprenticeships and skilled trade programs. [To receive the minimum 65% benefit, students must have lived within the Kalamazoo School District, attended public high school there for four years, and graduated. 

 The Kalamazoo Promise 

At Milo Coding Academy (MCA), we believe that technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. We warmly welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, and identities to join our community.

MCA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We actively support underrepresented students, including African American, Latinx, Native American, Girls and other minorities to the world of technology. Our programs aim to provide equal opportunities for all, ensuring that everyone has a chance to explore coding, programming, and computer science.

• Scholarships and Mentorships: We offer scholarships and mentorship programs to empower students from diverse backgrounds. Our mentors guide and inspire students, helping them succeed in STEM careers.
• Coding Club: Our Milo Computer Coding Club provides underrepresented children with opportunities to develop coding skills.  Coding Club | Milo Coding Academy