resources

AREA RESOURCES AVAILABLE

to Seniors in Kalamazoo County

Housing and/or Utilities Assistance

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: (269) 337-4900
Housing, utilities, behavioral and physical health and aging services

Christian Resource Center: (269) 388-5054
Relocation, eviction, utilities, water

Community Homeworks: (269) 998-3275 or (269) 548-3086
[email protected]
Support for low-income homeowners in Kalamazoo County. The Critical Repair Program focuses on issues that affect the health and safety of the household.

First United Methodist Church: (269) 381-6340
https://www.umc-kzo.org/
Housing, eviction, utilities, water

First Congregational Church: (269) 343-1549
https://www. kazoofcc.org
Housing, utilities, water

Department of Community Development: (269) 324-9280
Housing rehabilitation loans and emergency repair grants, home buyer assistance programs within select Portage neighborhoods.
Tina Perry 
Housing & Neighborhood Services Specialist
7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, Michigan 49002
[email protected]

St. Ann’s Catholic Church: (269) 731-4721
Serving zip codes: 49004, 49048, 49053
https://stannaugusta.org/
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St Augustine’s, St. Vincent de Paul: (269) 388-4544
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St. Catherine’s, St Vincent de Paul: (269) 327-5165
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St Joseph Church: (269) 343-6256
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

Trinity Lutheran Church: (269) 344-6181
Utilities, relocation, eviction

Housing Resources, Inc: (269) 382-0287
Eviction, relocation

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan: (877) 422-2726
Housing, utilities, plumbing, transportation, commodities and more.

Portage Community Outreach Center: (269) 492-7266 or (269) 323-1942
Housing, relocation, utilities, clothing

South County Community Services: (269) 649-2901
Utilities, housing, healthcare, transportation, glasses/clothing, vouchers, senior programs

Salvation Army: (269) 344-6119
Utilities, water, fuel oil, propane, housing

Food Resources

Loaves and Fishes: (269) 343-3663
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Option of curbside pick-up, in-person shopping, or home delivery. Pantry locations throughout Kalamazoo County. Home delivery is available in Kalamazoo County and is free of charge.

Twelve Baskets: (269) 903-8053
Distribution days are on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month from 10:00am – 1:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month from 2:30pm – 5:30pm.
10332 Portage Road, 
Portage, MI 49002

Westwood Neighborhood Food Pantry: (269) 254-6394
Distribution on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month from 9:00am –12:00 noon.
538 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Pet Resources

Kalamazoo Humane Society | Animal Care & Resource Center: (269) 345-1181
Low-cost spay and neuter program for pet owners who want to have a pet fixed but cannot afford the procedure at a traditional veterinary clinic, temporary food bank for pet food, affordable access to veterinary care. Assist struggling pet owners to keep the pets they already have by offering services and resources that prevent pets from ending up in rescues and shelters.
2272 River Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Milestone Senior Services: (269) 382-0515
Supplemental pet food program but must be on Meals on Wheels.

Senior Programs and Services

Area Agency on Aging IIIAM: (269) 373-5173
Services and programs for aging and long-term care.

Ecumenical Senior Center: (269) 381-9750
Senior programs in Kalamazoo and surrounding area.

Kalamazoo County Government, Older Adult Services Division: (269) 373-5173
Services and programs for aging and long-term care.

Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity: (269) 344-2443
Critical home repairs electrical, furnace/water heater, kitchen/bath repairs.

Milestone Senior Services: (269) 382-0515
Meals on Wheels, home repair assistance, managed care, chore services, counseling, environmental modifications, homemaking services, personal care, nursing facility transitions, personal emergency response systems, private duty nursing, respite care services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, transportation.

Ministry with Community: (269) 343-6073
Assistance of a Social Worker or Peer Support Specialist. Help with housing, employment, transportation, recovery, clothing, birth certificates, IDs, and more.

P.A.C.E. – Senior Care Partners: (269) 441-9319
Medical and wellness care, support services for caregivers, transportation, home health care, and more.
P.A.C.E. Kalamazoo location
445 W. Michigan Avenue, 
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Toll-free: (800) 488-5860
    Reception: (269) 488-5460
    Enrollment: (269) 441-9319
    TTY: (269) 441-9300

P.A.C.E. Portage location
800 East Milham Avenue,
 Portage, MI 49002
Toll Free: (877) 201-8830
    Reception: (269) 280-9560 
   Enrollment: (269) 441-9319 
   TTY: (269) 441-9300

Portage Zhang Senior Center: (269) 329-4555
Senior programs, travel, fitness, wellness programs

Transportation

American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan: (269) 353-6180
Transportation for veterans to Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Must schedule appointments on Thursdays.
Transport wheelchairs
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Metro Connect: (269) 350-2970
Shared ride origin-to-destination transit service, reservations required.

Assistance with Disabilities

Disability Network Southwest Michigan: (269) 345-1516
517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Housing and/or Utilities Assistance

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: (269) 337-4900
Housing, utilities, behavioral and physical health and aging services

Christian Resource Center:
(269) 388-5054
Relocation, eviction, utilities, water

Community Homeworks:
(269) 998-3275 or (269) 548-3086
[email protected]
Support for low-income homeowners in Kalamazoo County. The Critical Repair Program focuses on issues that affect the health and safety of the household.

First United Methodist Church:
(269) 381-6340
https://www.umc-kzo.org/
Housing, eviction, utilities, water

First Congregational Church:
(269) 343-1549
https://www. kazoofcc.org
Housing, utilities, water

Department of Community Development: (269) 324-9280
Housing rehabilitation loans and emergency repair grants, home buyer assistance programs within select Portage neighborhoods.
Tina Perry 
Housing & Neighborhood Services Specialist
7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, Michigan 49002
[email protected]

St. Ann’s Catholic Church:
(269) 731-4721
Serving zip codes: 49004, 49048, 49053
https://stannaugusta.org/
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St Augustine’s, St. Vincent de Paul:
(269) 388-4544
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St. Catherine’s, St Vincent de Paul:
(269) 327-5165
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

St Joseph Church: (269) 343-6256
Housing, relocation, utilities, water

Trinity Lutheran Church:
(269) 344-6181
Utilities, relocation, eviction

Housing Resources, Inc:
(269) 382-0287
Eviction, relocation

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan: (877) 422-2726
Housing, utilities, plumbing, transportation, commodities and more.

Portage Community Outreach Center: (269) 492-7266 or
(269) 323-1942
Housing, relocation, utilities, clothing

South County Community Services:
(269) 649-2901
Utilities, housing, healthcare, transportation, glasses/clothing, vouchers, senior programs

Salvation Army: (269) 344-6119
Utilities, water, fuel oil, propane, housing

Food Resources

Loaves and Fishes: (269) 343-3663
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Option of curbside pick-up, in-person shopping, or home delivery. Pantry locations throughout Kalamazoo County. Home delivery is available in Kalamazoo County and is free of charge.

Twelve Baskets: (269) 903-8053
Distribution days are on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month from 10:00am – 1:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month from 2:30pm – 5:30pm.
10332 Portage Road, 
Portage, MI 49002

Westwood Neighborhood Food Pantry: (269) 254-6394
Distribution on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month from 9:00am –12:00 noon.
538 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Pet Resources

Kalamazoo Humane Society | Animal Care & Resource Center:
(269) 345-1181
Low-cost spay and neuter program for pet owners who want to have a pet fixed but cannot afford the procedure at a traditional veterinary clinic, temporary food bank for pet food, affordable access to veterinary care. Assist struggling pet owners to keep the pets they already have by offering services and resources that prevent pets from ending up in rescues and shelters.
2272 River Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Milestone Senior Services:
(269) 382-0515
Supplemental pet food program but must be on Meals on Wheels.

Senior Programs and Services

Area Agency on Aging IIIAM:
(269) 373-5173
Services and programs for aging and long-term care.

Ecumenical Senior Center:
(269) 381-9750
Senior programs in Kalamazoo and surrounding area.

Kalamazoo County Government, Older Adult Services Division:
(269) 373-5173
Services and programs for aging and long-term care.

Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity: (269) 344-2443
Critical home repairs electrical, furnace/water heater, kitchen/bath repairs.

Milestone Senior Services:
(269) 382-0515
Meals on Wheels, home repair assistance, managed care, chore services, counseling, environmental modifications, homemaking services, personal care, nursing facility transitions, personal emergency response systems, private duty nursing, respite care services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, training, transportation.

Ministry with Community:
(269) 343-6073
Assistance of a Social Worker or Peer Support Specialist. Help with housing, employment, transportation, recovery, clothing, birth certificates, IDs, and more.

P.A.C.E. – Senior Care Partners:
(269) 441-9319
Medical and wellness care, support services for caregivers, transportation, home health care, and more.
P.A.C.E. Kalamazoo location
445 W. Michigan Avenue, 
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Toll-free: (800) 488-5860

Reception: (269) 488-5460

Enrollment: (269) 441-9319

TTY: (269) 441-9300

P.A.C.E. Portage location
800 East Milham Avenue,
 Portage, MI 49002
Toll Free: (877) 201-8830
Reception: (269) 280-9560
Enrollment: (269) 441-9319
TTY: (269) 441-9300

Portage Zhang Senior Center:
(269) 329-4555
Senior programs, travel, fitness, wellness programs

Transportation

American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan: (269) 353-6180
Transportation for veterans to Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Must schedule appointments on Thursdays.
Transport wheelchairs
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Metro Connect: (269) 350-2970
Shared ride origin-to-destination transit service, reservations required.

Assistance with Disabilities

Disability Network Southwest Michigan: (269) 345-1516
517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001