KPEP has announced that residential operations at its Benton Harbor facility, located at 497 Waukonda, concluded on March 3, 2025. This decision follows a comprehensive review of program utilization, referral…
Leading with Purpose, Rooted in Community For more than 38 years, I’ve had the honor of working for KPEP’s Board of Directors. This independent and deeply committed group of leaders…
When former Kalamazoo Township Police Chief Bryan Ergang first came to Kalamazoo, he admits he was skeptical about community-based alternatives to incarceration. “I had a bit of a NIMBY mindset…
“KPEP works if you work it. If you make it hell, it will be. But if you let it help you, it can change your life.” Nicole arrived at KPEP…
Community Residential Services (CRS) programming is a creative and proven holistic approach to address resident needs and criminogenic behaviors—and it’s a cornerstone of the work we do at KPEP. CRS…
Over the 2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Pastor Jay Haynes and Storyline Church continued a meaningful tradition at KPEP’s Benton Harbor facility—hosting their quarterly breakfast and mentoring program for residents.…
KPEP staff recently met with representatives from Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) to learn more about the agency’s services and referral processes—particularly its 24-hour Mobile Crisis Response team. ISK, Kalamazoo…
Jen Kurks is writing a new chapter in her journey with KPEP. After completing hospitality vocational training and graduating from the residential program in 2018, she became manager of the…
Re: Notice of Facility Closure – 497 Waukonda, Benton Harbor, Michigan Dear Valued Stakeholders, Please accept this letter as formal notification that our residential facility located at 497 Waukonda in…
In the heart of Benton Harbor, an extraordinary individual stands as a catalyst for change, cultivating hope and transformation where it’s needed most. Pastor Jay Haynes has been a vital…