Despite Postponement, Eastside Stands Strong Makes Steady Progress

Eastside Stands Strong had the promise to be an event which raised awareness, inspired leadership, and brought resources to the Eastside Neighborhood Community.

It will just have to wait another year until that promise is realized.

Choosing to coordinate their efforts with the campaign for a youth/community center on the Eastside, the walk leaders decided best to postpone the event until next fall, when it is likely the center will be in a full push for a capital campaign.

What the event planners accomplished, however, was no small task. Though a year is a long time to wait, the meetings established a sense of cohesiveness and leadership that will develop positive changes in the neighborhood in the future. The meetings also established a name, logo, and planned a route of which to center the event.

When it is time to reconvene for the event next fall, our committee will be substantially more prepared to create a momentous event. We can the support of the community center developers, as they will look to garner support throughout the greater community of Kalamazoo.

We can look forward to seeing a substantial event next year which surely will raise awareness and bring resources to the Eastside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo