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.
Email: kporco@mattawanschools.org
Resources
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 Ave., Portage
269-324-5599
Salvation Army (multiple supports)
1700 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo
269-344-6119
United Way
Kalamazoo/Van Buren Counties (multiple supports, including housing)
Dial 211
Calvary Bible Church (clothing)
55 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo
269-372-1130
Calvary Reformed Church/Jody’s Closet (clothing)
7829 S. 5th Street, Mattawan
269-375-6240