McKinney- Vento Homeless Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
The McKinney-Vento Act is a Federal Law that ensures the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address. The Act aims to reduce barriers that have prevented many homeless youth from enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.
In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground? We can help. Please view: Assistance Brochure
Mattawan Area Pantry (food support): 269.459.3088
Supplies for Success (clothing and school supplies) and WildPaks (weekend food packs) – Contact Building Point of Contact above.
Loaves and Fishes (food)
901 Portage Street,
Kalamazoo 269.343.3663
Kalamazoo Valley Family Church (food)
2500 Vincent Avenue, Portage
269.324.5599
Calvary Bible Church (clothing)
55 South Drake Road, Kalamazoo
269.372.1130
Calvary Reformed Church/Jody’s Closet (clothing)
7829 South 5th Street, Mattawan
269.375.6240
United Way Kalamazoo/Van Buren Counties (multiple supports, including housing)
Dial 211
Salvation Army (multiple supports)
1700 South Burdick, Kalamazoo
269.344.6119
MATTAWAN POINTS OF CONTACT
Kim Porco, District McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Liaison
269-668-3361 Ext 1772
Email: Homeless Liaison
269-668-3361 Ext 1673
269-668-3361 Ext 1596
269-668-3361 Ext 1427
269-668-3361 Ext 1293
Lindsey Mechalik
Student in Transition Educational Program (STEP) Specialist
269-668-3361 Ext 1213