Non-Profit of the Year - Southwest Michigan First's Chamber's Choice Awards
27 contenders in this category.



About this category: Nominees for this award are recognized for providing a valued service that enhances the quality of life in Kalamazoo County.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan makes meaningful, monitored matches between volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 6 through 18, in Kalamazoo, Allegan, Calhoun, and Van Buren co

First Day Shoe Fund

We are a non-profit dedicated to providing a NEW pair of athletic shoes to students in Kalamazoo county elementary schools (grades PreK-5th) at no cost. Our mission is driven by passionate staff and v

AACORN Community

AACORN stands for Adult Agricultural Community Options for Residential Needs. We provide a unique farm-based skill building program for adults with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD) who

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is more than a fun after school activity; it's an experience that gives girls the chance t

Building Blocks Of Kalamazoo

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo empowers residents, one block at a time, to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. We promote vibrant neighborhoods where resident-led groups work together to address b

Gryphon Place

Originally opened in 1970 as a youth drug drop-in center, Gryphon Place evolved into a suicide prevention center. Today, we help those in conflict and crisis on local, state, and national levels. With

Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum

Boasting more than 200,000 square-feet of gallery space throughout two exciting centers, and located just south of I-94, the Air Zoo is the perfect place to spend the day.  With more than 100 rare and

United Way of South Central Michigan, Kalamazoo

We bring together the people, ideas and resources to lead with our communities and create a flourishing, equitable life for everyone.

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