Action Matters

Action Matters holiday break trip to East Lansing

College combine and University success matters

As days go by, Action Matters!

Tailgate Matters!
A big thank you to our partners at the Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance for joining us as we cheered on the WMU Broncos. 🏈🖤💛

Lost and Found Rebound ♻️
A Volunteer Recycling Project with Purpose
We’re proud to share the impact of Lost and Found Rebound, a community-driven volunteer initiative focused on recycling gently used clothing items and redistributing them to local agencies that serve individuals and families in need.
Through this project, lost and found items are given a second life—diverted from waste and redirected to where they’re needed most. 💚
Thank you to all the volunteers and community partners who helped make this possible. Together, we’re turning forgotten items into fresh starts.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our Hair Matters event for the back-to-school season! ✨
We were able to service 76 kids with braid styles and 20 with fresh haircuts, helping them feel confident and ready to start the school year strong. 💇🏾‍♀️💇🏽‍♂️
We appreciate all the volunteers, stylists, barbers, and supporters who made this day possible. Your time, talent, and love truly made a difference. 💛
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Kicking off the season with our Community Tailgate! Join us this Saturday, September 6. Hometown pride, Bronco strong. 🐴💛 🌟

Join us for the "Lost & Found Rebound" event on August 23rd at 10 AM at Kalamazoo Sportswear & Regalia!
A volunteer-driven recycling project collecting and redistributing clothing to support local agencies helping those in need. Featuring special guest TJ Duckett and benefiting organizations like The Salvation Army, Ministry with Community, and First United Baptist Church and the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
📍 721 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
📞 Contact: O’Neal Ollie | 269-330-5940
🌐 actionmatterskazoo.com

Get Ready for Back to School with Style! 🎒✂️
Join Action Matters for Hair Matters — a free back-to-school hair event on August 22, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM at The Salvation Army, Kalamazoo.
✨ Braid Styles • Loc Maintenance • Haircuts
Open to all school-aged children (registration required).
💻 Register, donate, or volunteer at https://www.actionmatterskazoo.com/events/hair-matters-free-back-to-school-hair-styling-event

📦 Hair supply donations accepted at The Salvation Army.

Let’s help students head back to school with confidence!

Congratulations to All College & University Graduates! 🎓✨
We salute everyone who graced the stage during the 39th Annual Black Arts Festival—a moment made even more powerful by your academic achievements.

This marks the 5th consecutive year that Action Matters has proudly honored recent college graduates for their hard work, dedication, and excellence.

Special congratulations to:

Laila Vincent – Bachelor’s Degree
Tina Griffis – Master’s Degree
Aaliyah Averhart – Master’s Degree
Dr. Jackson – Now a triple doctorate holder with 3 PhDs!
Your success inspires us all. Action Matters🖤📚🎉

🏌🏾‍♂️ Tee Up for Summer Fun! ⛳
Join First Tee West Michigan and F.I.S.T. (Fathers Inspiring Sons Together) for FREE Golf Lessons at Red Arrow Golf Course in Kalamazoo!

📍 1041 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
📅 Wednesdays: July 23, 30 & August 6, 13, 20
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🎓 Grades 3rd–8th
✅ Must commit to all sessions
📝 Sign up at: Actionmatterskazoo.com

Learn the game, build confidence, and have a blast with your peers this summer! 💪🏾⛳