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Fall Applications for Urban Democracy FEAST Available September 2018
Kalamazoo, MI- Applications for fall 2018 FEAST will be available September 10, 2018. Please check where a hard copy of the application can be picked up from a local business or organization. Applications are due October 8, 2018. The fall FEAST will be held November 10, 2018 at Allen Chapel AME Church located at 804 N. West Street in Kalamazoo, MI.
Look for applications at the following locations across the community (Kalamazoo):
Washington Square Library: 1244 Portage Street
Central library Branch: 315 Rose Street
Edison Neighborhood Association: 816 Washington Ave.
El Concilio: 930 Lake Street
Eastside Neighborhood Association: 1301 E. Main Street
Bilal Mosque: 1715 E. Main Street
People’s Food CO-OP: 507 Harrison Street
Interfaith Community Homes: 1037 Interfaith Blvd.
Arcus Center for Social Justice: 205 Monroe Street
Fresh N Clean Barber & Beauty: 5620 Stadium Dr.
International Profyle Barber Shop: 3101 W. Main Street
Goodwin Gentleman Services LLC : 1601 Portage Street Suite D
Spring 2018 FEAST Facts
Kalamazoo, MI- Last 21 April 2018 in the basement of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 804 West North St. We opened the doors at 4:30 p.m. We first explained the origins of this project as a demonstration of direct democracy, and accountability to support social justice initiatives in this town. We then summarized the areas that need attention if we are to close the gaps in the equal access to all social services and resources here.
K.N.O.W
In third place we introduced those who had attended the workshop where they were informed about sources of evidence for their April 2018 presentations. Those presenters were:
1). Kalamazoo Non-Violent Opponents of WAR with a request for funds to give scholarships for a Peace Training program to be held September 2018;
St. Luke Diaper Bank
2). St. Luke’s Diaper Bank with a request for funds to increase diapers and diapering services in the town;
The Fishin’ Weather Project
3). The Fishin’ Weather Project with a request for funds to procure meals, and transport for this youth support network. The people present asked questions and voted after eating their meal and discussing the presentations at each dinner table.
While the votes were being counted, the presenters awarded last Fall 2017 made their accountability report and provided evidence for the impact of their efforts on local public policies.
We announced the results of the silent auction that go to pay for the administrative costs of this face-to-face crowd funding process, and after that, the proportional distribution of the funds was announced:
The Fishin’ Weather Project – 57% of votes = $798.00.
St. Luke’s Diaper Bank – 29% of votes = $406.00
K.N.O.W – 10% of votes = $196.00
Total FEAST Fund $1,400
Save the date for November 10, 2018 for the next FEAST. If you or know you know of a group working of social or justice equity process in Kalamazoo, visit our website for more information at the following: www.urbandemocracyfeast.org