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05/23/2026

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04/17/2026

🚨 Calling for Applications! Attorney & Staff-
We are a fast-growing criminal defense law firm in Kalamazoo. We are looking for experienced attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and an intake specialist who want to transition to our firm within the next 6 months. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

03/05/2026

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01/22/2026

Kalamazoo County- Info on shelters/warming centers. Spread the word; you never know who might need it!

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 & 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The NWS predicts that Kalamazoo will see more frigid temperatures in the coming days. Windchills of -15 degrees are predicted on Friday and -10 degrees on Saturday.

There are several warming shelters and centers available for those in need. Shelters accommodate overnight stays and centers accommodate daytime use. Residents are encouraged to take refuge indoors during periods of extreme cold, snow, or freezing rain. Prolonged exposure to cold weather can quickly lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and other dangerous cold-related medical conditions. According to the National Weather Service, exposed skin can develop frostbite in as little as 30 minutes with -18 degree windchills. The City of Kalamazoo wants to prevent anyone from experiencing cold related injuries or death. The following list includes details on options for warming shelters and centers in the Kalamazoo area.

Warming Shelter – Ministry with Community, 500 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open now through the end of March, 2026.
*Adults only. No pets. Please contact Housing Resource Inc. at (269)382-0287 x1 during normal business hours in order to register for stays.

Warming Shelter – Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open now.
*Adults and children with parents’ welcome. Valid state or Kalamazoo County identification proving Kalamazoo metropolitan area residency is temporarily lifted due to weather conditions. Residency / ID requirement will be back in effect on 02/01/26. Call (269)345-2974 for more information.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open all days when temperatures are below freezing, 9 AM – 4 PM when guests can transition straight to dinner.
*No identification nor residency requirement for KGM “warming center” utilization.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Central Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open 9 AM – 8 PM on Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 6 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Saturdays, 1 PM – 5 PM on Sundays.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Open 1 PM – 6 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 PM – 8 PM on Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Eastwood Branch, 1112 Gayle Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
Open 1 PM – 8 PM on Mondays, 1 PM – 6 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch, 308 W North St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Open 1 PM – 6 PM on Mondays, 1 PM – 8 PM on Tuesdays, 1 PM – 6 PM on Wednesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays, 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturdays, closed on Sundays.

Warming Center – Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch, 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
Open 10 AM – 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM – 5 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Sundays.

Warming Center – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open now through March 31, 2026, 10 AM – 2 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
*They have vans that will pick up from Ministry with Community at 10 AM and Airport Inn at 11 AM. They will drop back off at 2 PM. Lunches are provided. Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.

Warming Center – Portage District Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open 9 AM – 9 PM on Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 6 PM on Fridays, 9 AM – 5 PM on Saturdays, 1 PM – 5 PM on Sundays

Warming Center – Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E Centre Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002
Open 8 AM – 5 PM Mondays and Fridays, 7 AM – 7:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 2 PM – 5 PM on Sundays.
*Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.

Warming Center – Salvation Army Kalamazoo, 1700 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Open 9 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday.
*Light snacks and water will be provided. Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.

Transportation:
Metro Transit will provide free transportation to warming shelters and warming centers through the evening of 01/24/26. Many bus routes are within a minute walk from most shelters and centers. Riders must specifically request transportation to a warming shelter or center to qualify for free fare.

Metro Connect will provide free transportation to riders outside of the Metro Bus service area or with mobility needs who are specifically requesting transportation to a warming shelter or center. Please call Metro Connect Dispatch for ride requests at (269)350-2970.

If you are planning on visiting Westminster Presbyterian Church Warming Center on Tuesday or Thursday and need transportation, they will pick you up from Ministry with Community at 10 AM and Airport Inn at 11 AM. They will drop off to both locations at 2 PM. These rides are free. They are unable to pick up or drop off to other locations. If you need transportation from other areas in the Kalamazoo area through 01/24/26, you may use Metro Transit for free rides to the warming center.

In addition to warming shelters and centers, there are additional mobile resources available for those in the unhoused community experiencing cold-related challenges. The City of Kalamazoo Public Safety Community Service Team (CST) will respond to the individual to discuss different assistance options available. CST can be reached by calling Kalamazoo Consolidated Dispatch at (269) 488-8911 or by email at: [email protected]. If an unhoused individual believes they are experiencing a cold related medical issue which is not an emergency, Street Medicine Kalamazoo (SMKzoo) is also available to help. SMKzoo offers doctor provided healthcare services to the unhoused community and will meet them wherever they are. They can be reached by calling or texting (269) 220-0372. As always, if anyone is experiencing any sort of cold or health emergency, please call 911.

01/22/2026

Calhoun County- Info on shelters/warming centers. Spread the word; you never know who might need it!

NEW UPDATES BELOW - NEW Daytime location added today (01/23/2026)

❄️ As the cold continues in our area, staying warm and safe is a priority — especially for neighbors without consistent shelter. Below are several warming centers and shelters in the Battle Creek area offering refuge and support during inclement winter weather.

Below are the known warming Center/Shelter Resources within Calhoun County. If you are made aware of additional spaces please forward them to us:

Overnight Sheltering - Two agencies in Battle Creek are providing overnight shelter from extreme cold:

The Haven of Rest and the SHARE Center.
Haven of Rest [11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI 49014]

The SHARE Center [120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI 49037]

Daytime Sheltering - Two agencies in Albion are providing daytime shelter according to the hours listed below.

Forks Senior Center (for older adults) [101 North Albion Street Albion, MI 49224] - Located in the Calhoun County Human Services building. Entrance is in the rear of the building.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm (Calhoun County individuals)

Albion District Library [501 South Superior Street Albion, MI 49224]
Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-5pm, Tue & Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Battle Creek Salvation Army [400 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MI 49017]
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

☎️ Hours and services may change based on weather conditions — calling ahead is recommended. If someone is in immediate danger due to cold, call 911.

Staying warm is essential — and we’re sharing this resource list so everyone can find a safe place when they need it most. 💙

01/22/2026

Calhoun County & Courts closed tomorrow!

Our office is closed to the public but we will have people checking our phones an emails through this nasty weather. Call, text, or email if you need us!

Call/Text: 269-500-1447
Email: [email protected]

Due to extremely cold temperatures, Calhoun County and Court offices will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Public safety, road workers, and other emergency response services will continue operations.

01/22/2026

Kalamazoo County Courts will be closed tomorrow (finally) due to the inclement weather.

Our office is currently closed to the public until Monday, 1/26, due to weather; however, we are still available by phone for clients or prospective clients. Do not hesitate to call- 269-500-1447!

Please do NOT come to our office, though! Our staff will be off-site- hopefully staying safe and warm at home which is the same we wish for you all! Stay safe!

01/20/2026

Join the fight. Join Schlack & Associates.

We fight to even the scales every day. We are recruiting for 4 open positions:

-Legal Assistant (1)
-Executive Assistant (1)
-Experienced Litigators (2)

Send your cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected] today. Interviews begin Jan. 30th!

12/29/2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Kalamazoo area through 7:00 PM tonight. If you or someone you know needs a warm place to go, here are a few options in the Kalamazoo area:

Ministry with Community (500 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo) overnight warming shelter (adults only). Register through Housing Resources Inc. (269) 382-0287.

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo) warming shelter. (269) 345-2974.

Portage District Library (300 Library Ln, Portage) warming center during open hours.

Call 2-1-1 for local resources, and if it’s an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

12/29/2025

Our office will be closed today (12/29) at 3 PM through noon tomorrow (12/30) due to the weather.

If you have an urgent matter, please text our office number- 269-500-1447- and someone will be getting back to you same day!

Stay safe & warm!

12/23/2025

🎁😻🎁 We’re in the last hour of raising money for the Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue! So far, even with the match, we are only at $721.

I know this year has been tough. I also know that non-profits like the Kzoo Cat Cafe need us. So, please consider giving if you can.

I am extending the donation & raffle one more time! ANY money donated through our Venmo link (-Law) will be matched (even if we go over $1,000)!

I will still raffle our swag bag tonight! AND will pay the shipping to mail it any where in the continental US!

Can’t donate? Consider leaving my Firm or me (Sara Schlack) a google review & we will donate for you! All details on the different ways to get involved are on our page- Schlack & Associates, PLC.

We are extending all promotions for the Kzoo Cat Cafe until 5 PM TONIGHT. I have an appointment at the cafe at 6 PM to hand over whatever we can gather.

Any questions? Please reach out to me or my team at 269-500-1447 or [email protected]! 🐾⚖️🐾

**This is a picture of my soul kitty, Dashboardicans. He lost his battle with cancer last year but he never lost his swagger. He would lay on my desk while I worked or roam the halls keeping everyone in check. He’s why I do an annual holiday party to raise money for local rescues. He’s why I commit to my $1,000 match. He is my WHY.**