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Join Urban Alliance for an upcoming CNC Academy

August 12, 2021

The intro to CNC Academy is a two week training program that will give you the technical skills required to successfully work in advanced manufacturing as a CNC operator. Program […]

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Nonprofit brings in shower trailer for Kalamazoo’s homeless population

August 4, 2021

KALAMAZOO, MI — In an effort to provide those without access to what many take for granted, Urban Alliance is hosting the first of two free August shower events later this […]

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Urban Alliance appoints interim executive director

June 23, 2021

An economic development nonprofit in Kalamazoo chose an interim leader as it searches for its next permanent executive director. Kalamazoo-based Urban Alliance said Tuesday that it appointed Chris Pompey to […]

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Urban Alliance Appoints Interim Executive Director

June 22, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Urban Alliance, Inc. has appointed Chris Pompey to the role of Interim Executive Director. Pompey formerly served as the nonprofit’s Director of Prevention prior to replacing Luke Kujacznski, who […]

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Urban Alliance Begins an Exciting New Chapter

May 20, 2021

Dear friends, As with the rest of the world, Urban Alliance has undergone tremendous change over the last year. From how we operate day-to-day, to the types of supports we […]

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Urban Alliance in Kalamazoo plans to hold monthly diaper drives

May 13, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Urban Alliance, a Kalamazoo non-profit, planned to distribute thousands of diapers every month to families with young children. Their first drive was held from 9 a.m. until […]

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Vaccinating homeless population, moving them into new temporary housing in Kalamazoo

March 8, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Residents of the Mills Street homeless encampment in Kalamazoo were packing up and heading to their new temporary home Monday, March 8, 2021. Volunteers were helping residents move […]

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Urban Alliance joins Northside Association, Kalamazoo Promise to expand job training programs

February 25, 2021

KALAMAZOO, MI — The Northside neighborhood’s vocational training center is expanding programs with a new partnership, the Northside Association for Community Development announced. The Neighborhood-Based Technical and Vocational Skills Training […]

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This Is Me Now

February 10, 2021

Brandywine grew up surrounded by the drug world and it was all she ever knew. When she joined Momentum, she was able to develop new life skills and a trusting […]

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Group Violence Interventions provides safe space for people affected by gun violence

February 3, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The COVID-19 pandemic halted the Group Violence Intervention team in Kalamazoo for a bit, but the group has a new approach. The intervention team has been instrumental to […]

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