Northside Association for Community Development- NACD

NACD in partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College is hosting Food Smarts, a hands-on program designed to help community members learn practical skills around nutrition, budgeting, and meal planning to support a healthier lifestyle. Spots are limited so don't forget to register!💛

Food Smarts | July 8th & 15th, 2026 — Northside Association for Community Development (NACD) Food Smarts is an engaging, evidence-based nutrition education program designed to help individuals and families build practical skills for healthier living. Through interactive and supportive learning experiences, participants will gain the confidence and knowledge needed to make informed, nourishi

🎉 National Night Out is returning to NACD on August 4th! 🎉

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and community as we come together to celebrate the power of connection on Kalamazoo's Northside.

This family-friendly event will feature:

🎯 Outdoor games
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🚲 Bike giveaways
🍔 Free food & drinks
🎨 Interactive activities
🤝 Community resources and partner organizations

National Night Out is an opportunity to meet your neighbors, connect with local organizations, and strengthen the relationships that make our community safer, stronger, and more vibrant. Bring your family, invite a friend, and join us as we celebrate community together. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
📍 Northside Association for Community Development (NACD)
📞 Questions? Call 269-344-5490 or email [email protected].

📬 July's Newsletter is Here! We're excited to share highlights from another month of connection, opportunity, and community impact, along with ways to stay engaged throughout July. Inside this edition:

- A recap of June: Northside Senior Night, the Career & Opportunity Fair for the Kalamazoo Event Center, & the launch of Free STD/STI Testing
- Upcoming events: Food Smarts, the Wills & Trust Workshop Series, & National Night Out
- A Northside Day update and ways to get involved, including signing up for the 5K Walk & Run
- An important announcement about our upcoming neighborhood canvassing efforts

Take a look! 💛

Community Newsletter | July 1st, 2026 — Northside Association for Community Development (NACD) Dear Northside Neighbors, Partners, & Community, As we welcome July, we're grateful for another month of meaningful connections, new opportunities, and continued progress across the Northside. Throughout June, residents came together to celebrate our seniors, connect with employers buildin