The Kalamazoo Community Foundation aims to support programs and projects that promote environmental justice and sustainability within Kalamazoo County. The foundation’s mission is centered on ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental issues that impact their health and sustainability.
The Love Where You Live Environment Fund is dedicated to supporting environmental justice programs and projects specifically in Kalamazoo County. The broad goals of the grant program include the advancement of community-driven projects that promote environmental justice in the greater Kalamazoo area. The grant supports initiatives focusing on various issues intersecting with environmental equity and sustainability, including climate equity, food systems, waste management, and lead contamination. Additionally, the fund is open to programs and speakers that address these critical issues, aiming to further the collective knowledge and action towards a more sustainable and equitable environment.