Vision
The Promise We Keep
The first of its kind, The Kalamazoo Promise began in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2005 among a group of anonymous donors who recognized the hurdle that college tuition poses in determining the futures of young people.
Without the looming cost of tuition, they asked, what could our children accomplish in the future?
From this simple question came an unprecedented movement—The Kalamazoo Promise. Promised in perpetuity.
Our Mission and Vision
The Kalamazoo Promise transforms the community and stimulates the economy through a new generation of learners.
The greater Kalamazoo Community will become a world leader in education, investing in youth to elevate the quality of life for each resident.
