Kalamazoo Youth Development Network

Kalamazoo Youth Development Network Our vision is an anti-racist community where all youth thrive.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚Join us in honoring our shared history, the communities that have and continue to mobilize for jus...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

Join us in honoring our shared history, the communities that have and continue to mobilize for justice, and the work that still needs to be done. We hold these truths while uplifting the fact that joy, rest, and love are integral to our resistance.

We hope that you create space to be intentional today - whatever that looks like for you.

And we encourage you to have these conversations with young people in your lives!

Check out these upcoming events and post more in the comments!
https://rootead.org/juneteenth-2026/
https://juneteenthbattlecreek.com/

🌟SPONSOR SHOUTOUT🌟Sending a huge thank you to Bronson Healthcare, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, Communities in Schoo...
06/18/2026

🌟SPONSOR SHOUTOUT🌟

Sending a huge thank you to Bronson Healthcare, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo, Honor Credit Union, Kellogg Community Credit Union, BC TRHT, and Mercantile Bank! Your support goes a long way in connecting youth and families to high quality learning opportunities in the summer months.

We can’t wait to see EVERYONE at KYD Network’s National Day of Summer Learning events on July 16th (Kalamazoo) and 17th (Calhoun) as we celebrate, advocate, and connect. Visit www.kydnet.org to learn more and get involved today!

⚡We are ONE MONTH AWAY from the National Day of Summer Learning!⚡We'll see you July 16th in Bronson Park (Kalamazoo) and...
06/17/2026

⚡We are ONE MONTH AWAY from the National Day of Summer Learning!⚡

We'll see you July 16th in Bronson Park (Kalamazoo) and July 17th at Claude Evans Park (Battle Creek) from 11am-3pm 😎

What is the National Day of Summer Learning? These fun, family-friendly events raise awareness of the importance of summer learning on a national level. Research shows that youth who participate in high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs build lifelong skills in social and emotional learning, leadership, and more. The demand for OST programs far exceeds the availability, so funding and support for these programs is critical. Join us as we advocate with music, free food, youth performances, and resource organizations from around the community!

Learn more and get involved at www.kydnet.org 🌐

Why summer learning? Kellogg Community Credit Union will tell you! 🪙“At KCCU, we believe every young mind deserves the ...
06/17/2026

Why summer learning? Kellogg Community Credit Union will tell you! 🪙

“At KCCU, we believe every young mind deserves the opportunity to grow, explore, and discover its full potential through learning that is inspiring, rewarding, and fun. Summer learning empowers youth to pursue their curiosity, build confidence and independence, and return with new knowledge and experiences to share with their classmates and teachers.”

Come to our National Day of Summer Learning events on July 16th and 17th to connect with local organizations and learn more about the incredible programs that support youth and families during the summer months.

Learn how you can get involved with the link in bio.

06/14/2026

TOMORROW! Communities of Practice! McQuiston Learning Center! We will be in the building learning, growing & gaining best practices for our thriving youth & staff 🧡

🎥: Alexi Kocefas

Don’t delay - sign up today!⏰The National Day of Summer Learning will be here before you know it. Don’t miss your chance...
06/11/2026

Don’t delay - sign up today!⏰

The National Day of Summer Learning will be here before you know it. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the action on July 16th and 17th! We are seeking community organizations and local businesses to host activities, volunteers of all ages, and youth performers - whether it’s song, dance, art, theatre, poetry, public speaking, you name it - we want to see it! 🤸🏾‍♂️🎶🎤

To get involved, just go to our website at www.kydnet.org

What is the National Day of Summer Learning? These two events are part of a nation-wide movement to raise awareness for the critical impact of summer programs on thriving youth, families, and communities. KYD Network is hosting celebrations on July 16th (Kalamazoo) and July 17th (Battle Creek). Stay tuned for details!

Shoutout to our amazing sponsors 📢 Bronson Healthcare, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, Communities in Schools, Honor Credit Union, Kellogg Community Credit Union, BC TRHT, and Mercantile Bank!

On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was s...
06/06/2026

On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others.

honors Hadiya and the nearly 130 people shot and killed every day in the United States, along with the hundreds more who are wounded and the countless others whose lives have been changed by gun violence.

May we remember and honor our loved ones we have lost to gun violence & survivors of gun violence.

Want to know more, check out:
https://wearorange.org

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