Our Community: A PCL Pathfinder
This guide is designed to help local residents find the community resources they need -- including local government, schools, housing and services -- and to connect with web sites, agencies, and organizations that will assist them in pursuing local history and recreation.
The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library's catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.
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PARCHMENT INFO
GENERAL INFO
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SCHOOLS
HOUSING
SERVICES
LOCAL HISTORY
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
SUBJECT HEADINGS
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City of Parchment
http://www.parchment.org/
Kindleberger Fest - Parchment
http://www.kindleberger.org
Parchment School District
http://www.parchmentschools.org/
Parchment Junior High Class Of 1957 50th Reunion page
http://groups.msn.com/1957PARCHMENTJHS
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Dial 2-1-1 (In Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Kent Counties) to reach shelters, health resources, parenting, crisis intervention hotlines, financial assistance, volunteering, educational programs, and more. When you don't know who to call, call 211!
Kalamazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/home.htm
Lists
attractions, lodging, recreation, dining, shopping, transportation info, and maps.
Kalamazoomi.com
http://www.kalamazoomi.com/index.htm
Links to local government, recreation, and services.
City of Parchment
http://www.parchment.org/
City of Kalamazoo
http://www.kalamazoomi.com/
City of Plainwell
http://www.plainwell.org
City of Portage
http://www.portagemi.com
Cooper Township
http://www.coopertwp.org/
County of Kalamzoo
http://www.kalcounty.com
Kalamazoo Township
http://www.kalamazootownship.org/
State of Michigan
http://www.michigan.gov
Charles A. Ransom District Library (Plainwell)
Links to local schools:
Galesburg-Augusta School District
Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency
Links to local colleges and universities:
Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan - Kalamazoo
http://www.michiganlegalaid.org/Organizations/organization.2005-07-12.4689284905
Equal housing opportunities are ensured through services at the Fair Housing Center which include: Investigating complaints based on discrimination; Obtaining evidence through enforcement activities; Initiating complaints and/or litigation assistance; Conducting conferences, training programs and seminars; Evaluating fair housing practices; Assisting businesses, neighborhood groups, agencies, and units of government to develop fair housing goals, plans, strategies, and actions.
Housing Resources, Inc.
http://www.housingresourcesinc.org/
The mission of Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI), is the assurance of housing for socially or economically vulnerable residents of Kalamazoo County. Established in 1982, HRI has since dedicated its efforts to finding housing solutions for individuals in the midst of a crisis as well as on behalf of the community at large. Our services are designed to stabilize homeless households and those in jeopardy of losing their housing, so they are more likely to avoid a repeat situation.
Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services
http://www.knhs.org/
Through a unique partnership with local residents, businesses, local funders, neighborhood associations, members of the real estate community, local lenders, and the City of Kalamazoo, KNHS enables individuals and families to enter into home ownership, rehabilitate their homes, and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Kalamazoo Real Estate Network
http://realestate.kalamazoomi.com/
Michigan Smoke-Free Apartments
http://www.mismokefreeapartment.org/
Lists smoke-free apartments in Michigan.
Mlive.com Real Estate
http://www.mlive.com/realestate/
Prudential Real Estate
http://www.pprmi.com
Searchable by school district and street name.
Rent.com
http://www.rent.com/apartments/michigan/kalamazoo-battle-creek-and-vicinity/kalamazoo/
Search for rental apartments and homes in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area.
Kalamazoo Public Library Local Organizations Index
http://www.catalog.kpl.gov/ [click the "Local Information" link near the right of the screen, then click the "Local Organizations" link]
A searchable index which will help you find information about more than 1,000 county social and human services, self-help organizations, churches, neighborhood groups, employment services, service clubs, and common-interest clubs. Each entry provides current addresses and phone numbers, contact people, services, goals or mission, client eligibility information, sources of support, and source and date of the information. Over 350 categories, ranging from apnea, autism, and child care, to service clubs, tutors, vocational guidance, and youth are indexed.
Kalamazoo Area Community information directory : helping you find human services agencies, self-help organizations, neighborhood groups, employment services, service and social clubs, hobby and interest groups .-- 2001--- Kalamazoo, Mich : Kalamazoo Public Library.
REF 362 KAL
Kalamazoo area human services directory : helping you find social and human services, self-help organizations, neightborhood groups, employment services, service clubs.-- 19th ed.-- Kalamazoo, MI : Kalamazoo Public Library, 1998.
REF 361.8 KAL
History of Parchment
http://www.parchment.org/history.htm
Kindleberger Fest - Parchment
http://www.kindleberger.org
Museums & Attractions
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/museums_attractions.htm
Golf & Other Sports
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/golf_other_sports.htm
Recreation & Parks
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/recreation_parks.htm
Arts & Entertainment
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/arts_entertainment.htm
Kalamazoo Public Library
http://www.kpl.gov/events/
Portage Public Library
http://www.portagelibrary.info/EventCalendar.aspx
Comstock Township Library
http://www.comstocktownshiplib.org/calendar.asp
Charles A. Ransom District Library
http://www.ransomlibrary.org/
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