Why it matters
Wanda’s Story
Wanda (name changed to protect privacy) arrived at the Gospel Mission with a housing voucher and almost nothing else. Over 55, disabled, no income – but determined.
KHA’s Jacob McCann walked every step of the road with her: paying her phone bill so landlords could reach her, meeting her at Ministry with Community after her foot was amputated, driving her to her lease signing while she was still on a walker.
Her rent is $6 a month. KHA paid six months in advance. Our cherished community partner – Mulders Movers – delivered a full apartment of donated furniture on moving day, because Wanda had nothing but her clothes.
Wanda is still in process – waiting on Social Security disability, working through utilities with KHA’s help. Her story isn’t wrapped up neatly, because real life rarely is. But she has a door. She has a key. And she has people who aren’t done showing up for her.
That’s what your gift makes possible — not just a moment of relief, but the long, steady work of making sure someone doesn’t fall through the cracks.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Recommend a grant to KHA directly from your DAF – through the DAFDirect widget, by check, or via the Kalamazoo Community Foundation if your fund is held there.
Most popular · instant tax deduction
Gift of stock or securities
Donating appreciated stock avoids capital gains tax and gives you a deduction for the full market value. Processed through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Avoid capital gains · maximize impact
IRA charitable rollover
Age 70½ or older? Give up to $105,000 directly from your IRA – it counts toward your required minimum distribution. Processed through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Reduces taxable RMD · direct transfer
Bequest in your will
A gift through your will or trust costs nothing today and leaves a lasting legacy for Kalamazoo families. Name KHA directly or give through our fund at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
No cost today · long-term legacy
Non-cash gifts through KZCF
All non-cash gifts to KHA — including stock, securities, and IRA charitable rollovers — are processed through our fund at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. KZCF is one of the region’s most trusted philanthropic institutions, and their team handles the administrative and legal details so your gift is handled properly from start to finish.
Use this fund: Kalamazoo Housing Advocates Fund
- Gifts of appreciated stock or other securities
- IRA charitable rollover (qualified charitable distribution)
- Gifts from retirement accounts or life insurance policies
- Gifts from KZCF donor-advised or designated funds
Contact Maliha to get started — she’ll connect you with the right person at KZCF.
Leave a gift in your will
A bequest to Kalamazoo Housing Advocates is one of the most powerful things you can do for the future of housing in our community. It requires no action today — simply a conversation with your attorney and a few lines added to your will or trust. You have two options for how to structure it:
Option 1 — Name KHA directly
“I give [dollar amount / percentage / remainder of estate] to Kalamazoo Housing Advocates, a nonprofit organization located at 320 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, EIN 88-3267109, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Option 2 — Name the KZCF fund
“I give [dollar amount / percentage / remainder of estate] to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, for the benefit of the Kalamazoo Housing Advocates Fund, to be used to support the charitable purposes of Kalamazoo Housing Advocates.”
Not sure which option is right for you? Contact Maliha — she can connect you with KZCF’s gift planning team if helpful, and we’re happy to speak with your attorney or financial advisor directly.
Let’s talk
Whether you’re ready to make a gift or just exploring options, Maliha would love to hear from you. There’s no obligation — just a conversation about what feels right for you and your values.
Contact Info
Name: Maliha Raza
Title: Development Director, Kalamazoo Housing Advocates
Email: maliha@kalamazoohousingadvocates.org