The Landing Place set to open April 30, offering new shelter model for families

PORTAGE, Mich. — After months of construction and delays, The Landing Place is set to open in Kalamazoo County later this month, bringing a new approach to family homelessness.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for April 30, with final preparations now underway inside the facility.

“This project was actually something that Kalamazoo County government said this is needed here in Kalamazoo,” said Andrea Tramel, executive director of The Landing Place, Family Promise of Southwest Michigan. “So, they put together an RFP, a proposal, and Family Promise National won the proposal. And so we’re starting a brand new affiliate to operate The Landing Place.”…

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