BUILDING BLOCKS
of Kalamazoo
Building Blocks of Kalamazoo is on a mission to empower resident groups, one block at a time, to enhance the quality of neighborhood life.
We envision 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 (49006). Our mission is to engage our communities in collaborative efforts that address systemic inequities and enhance the quality of neighborhood life for all.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Team
Bri Molina
Community Organizer
Northside
Jonah Bolton
Programming Supervisor
Erika Brown
Community Organizer
Vine and Edison
T. Moore
Executive Director
Emily Wittman
Community Organizer
Eastside, Oakwood, and West Douglas
Board of Directors
President
Steve Walsh
Vine Neighborhood Association
Treasurer
Mike Seals
Former County Commissioner
Director
Joe Kizer
Old National Bank Foundation
Vice President
Sarah Matyczyn
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary
Marissa Harrington
Real Estate Broker - GKAR, BCAR
Director
Danielle Johnson
Kalamazoo Community Member
Director
Community Homeworks
Kaylen Humes
Director
YWCA Kalamazoo, OutFront Kalamazoo
TreAnna Martinez
Director
City of Kalamazoo
Cee Maul
Director
Kalamazoo County Land Bank Authority
Zac Bauer
Director
Northside Association for Community Development