Continuum of Care

VISION

The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care’s vision is for a county where everyone has equitable access to safe, affordable, dignified housing.

MISSION

The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care’s mission is to convene partners to improve communication and services, advocate for equitable solutions to end homelessness, and leverage state, local and federal resources to implement a county-wide Plan to End Homelessness.

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Rentable Program

Winter Sheltering 2026/27

Area governments and nonprofit groups are working together again to ensure unhoused adults can access shelter and support services during the winter months. The second year of this partnership offers more shelter space amid growing demand. The winter shelter program runs Nov. 2, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

The City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, the City of Portage, United Way of South Central Michigan, and the Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) are providing funding to address seasonal shelter needs:

Ministry With Community (MWC) and Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM) together will provide up to 210 nighttime shelter beds, plus 25 during extreme weather.
For day shelter, the two organizations collectively will offer over 200 spots—those normally provided by MWC, plus 50 to be available through KGM.