Ministry with Community Breaking Ground for New Facility in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo's less fortunate set to receive more help.

Ministry with Community is breaking ground on a new facility at 500 North Edwards Street in Kalamazoo at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10.

“This is a tremendous leap forward for the organization and the more than 2,000 people served annually,” said Rob Oakleaf, Executive Director of Ministry with Community. “I am so grateful to our amazing staff, volunteers, campaign cabinet and Board of Directors for crafting a clear vision and putting in the tremendous work to make our new facility a reality.”

Ministry with Community is Kalamazoo’s resource center and daytime shelter for anyone struggling with homelessness, poverty, unemployment, mental illness and other challenges. The planned facility is designed to support and enhance Ministry with Community’s broad range of services. In addition to more adequate public areas and dining space, the building will offer classrooms, offices for outreach workers and multipurpose space to better host partner organizations. While new programs will not be added, this space will offer the necessary flexibility to meet the future needs of individuals and families.