KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A partnership of local governments and other nonprofit organizations is inviting proposals from qualified, experienced service providers willing to operate daytime and nighttime shelters for people experiencing homelessness during the coming cold months in Kalamazoo County.
The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care, United Way of South Central Michigan, Kalamazoo County Government and the City of Kalamazoo this week together issued the Request For Proposal (RFP) with the goal of making sure unhoused individuals and families have access to safe, warm and supportive shelter.
Changes at local shelters will reduce emergency overnight beds in Kalamazoo County by as many as 160 beds beginning in October. They says the RFP seeks providers who can expand or establish winter shelter operations, with particular emphasis on adult men and individuals not engaged in long-term programming…