Amplify Kalamazoo Providing a Second Chance An expungement removes criminal convictions from a person’s public record, and for many people like Melody Woods, it gives them a second chance. Kalamazoo Defender provides holistic public legal defense, which looks at the whole client and their unique situation. They recently hosted an expungement fair at Western Michigan University, which allowed

Everyone deserves a second chance.

In this powerful story, meet a Kalamazoo resident working to rebuild after incarceration—and opening the door for others to do the same.

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Kalamazoo Non-Profits Launch New Website A cohort of area non-profits hold a press conference to discuss how the administrations first 100 days in power affected those with the least in Kalamazoo County. A new website, www.SolidarityData.org, tracks the impact of the withdrawal of federal support for programs that helps feed, house, and protect our community.

Hear directly from local leaders and community members about the 100 Days of Solidarity campaign, what it means, why it matters, and how you can be part of the movement for equity and unity in Kalamazoo.

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