Every story of hope
begins with a welcome.

For over 93 years, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries has met hunger, homelessness, and addiction with the love of Jesus one meal, one bed, one restored life at a time.

We don't run a charity,
we build a
community.

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries began with a soup kettle and a conviction: every person deserves to be seen, known, and loved in Jesus' name. Today, that kettle still simmers, alongside a shelter, a recovery program, a chaplaincy, and a network of neighbors who refuse to look away.

The Welcome

No judgment. No prerequisites. Just a door that opens and a table with room.

The Walk

Meals, shelter, recovery, counseling, and chaplaincy. A path walked together, not handed down.

The Restoration

We measure success in restored lives, reunited families, and men and women standing on their own again.

Transforming lives through Christ.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we provide compassionate shelter, quality services, and life-changing programs that build confidence, competence, and lasting hope through the power of Christ.

Relief

Help When Needed
Christ-centered care, outreach, medical services, and community support for those in need.

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Guidance

Growing In Faith
‍
Supporting people through Next Steps, education, and children’s ministry.

Take Next Steps

Calling

Living with Purpose
‍
Building stability and purpose through transitional housing, workforce development, and chapel.

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Thank you
for being a
WOW sponsor

With your support, we were able to give 61 ladies a memorable morning, help them feel special, and give them a lovely meal.

Thank you
for being a
WOW sponsor

With your support, we were able to give 61 ladies a memorable morning, help them feel special, and give them a lovely meal.

Creating pathways to purpose

Say "YES" to help struggling neighbors!

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This month:

16,923

MEALS SERVED

200

GUESTS HELPED

7,564

NIGHTS OF SHELTER PROVIDED

2025 Back-to-School Bash

Click the link below to visit our Walmart registry and aid in providing school supplies for kids in need.

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Unable to come to Legacy of Hope but still want to give?

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Give Hope This Holiday Season

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Turkey Donation Drive

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Ways to Help this Thanksgiving

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Christmas Gifts for Kids

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Christmas Gifts for Adults

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Cold Weather Needs List

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Volunteer your Time

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Exciting Leadership Announcement for KGM

Click the button below to get the Press Release on Pastor Brown's retirement and the future of KGM

Leave a thank you note for Pastor Brown

Visit our thank you page for more information, and the thank you forum

Thank you

KGM’s Women Of Worth Brunch
Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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Stories of Hope Newsletter

"I choose KGM because everything is done in Christ's name."

For real stories of hope and the latest news happening within the ministry, check out our latest edition of the newsletter.

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News & Events

Your help is needed this Thanksgiving season to provide 20,000 meals to neighbors who are hungry and hurting.

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Your help is needed this Thanksgiving season to provide 20,000 meals to neighbors who are hungry and hurting.

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Join us for a fundraising dinner at the Air Zoo in Portage. Fuel our mission by sponsoring or buying tickets to this event!

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Friday
Sept. 18, 2026
9am-3pm

Click here to get our food list

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Leaving More Than Money:

Relaying Your Life and Values to the Ones You Love the Most

Thursday, September 5th

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Legacy Love Letter Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

Learn how to relay your life and values
to the ones you love the most.

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Legacy of Hope Fundraising Dinner

Oct, 16 2025 at the Air Zoo
Join us in honoring Pastor Brown
at the Legacy of Hope Fundraising Dinner

If you are inspired to gift an Easter Basket to a child this Easter, please provide your gift by March 22, 2024 by clicking the link below

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If you are inspired to gift an Easter Basket to a child this Easter, please provide your gift by March 22, 2024 by clicking the link below

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the 75th annual
National Day
of Prayer

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00PM
Kalamazoo City Hall
(241 W South St)

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Kids giving to kids

Help kids in need while also learning about the joys of giving. Learn unique ways to give and enjoy crafts, activities, a story, and more!

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