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ABOUT US

mission

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo empowers residents, one block at a time, to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. 

vision

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo envisions vibrant neighborhoods where resident groups have the tools and voice to address block-level issues. We foster deep collaboration to enable vibrant communities to flourish with the power of resident-led advocacy. 

strategic commitment statement

Building Blocks of Kalamazoo is dedicated to promoting social justice by prioritizing focus on the historically marginalized neighborhoods of Eastside (49048), Edison (49001), Northside (49007), Vine (49008), and West Douglass (49007). Our mission is to engage our communities in collaborative efforts that address systemic inequities and enhance the quality of neighborhood life for all.

meet the team

Katie McPherson

Katie McPherson

Executive Director

Jonah
Jonah Bolton

Programming Supervisor 

Erika Brown
Erika Brown

Edison/Vine Community Organizer

Stephanie Valler
Stephanie Vallar

Northisde Community Organizer

Emily Wittman
Emily Wittman

Eastside, Oakwood, West Douglas, Community Organizer

board of directors

President

Willa Ditaranto

Deputy Housing Director,  Kalamazoo County Government

Co-Vice President

Steve Walsh

Executive Director, Vine Neighborhood Association

Co-Vice President

Sarah Matyczyn

Recruitment and Retention Manager, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology

Tresurer

Danielle Johnson

Senior Branch Manager, PNC

Secretary

Joe Kiser

President, The Old National Bank Foundation

Founder

Kim Cummings

Retired Professor, Kalamazoo College

Zac Bauer

Executive Director, Kalamazoo County Landbank

Kaylen Humes

Deputy Director, Community HomeWorks

Tshepo Mathekga

Community Investment Officer, Kalamazoo Community Foundation 

Michael Seals

Human Resource Assistant, AARP/Goodwill

 

Judd Easton

Connected Care Account Manager, Philips Healthcare

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phone: (269) 389-9928

email: info@BBKazoo.org

address: 1009 E Stockbridge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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