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KPEP Spotlight: Jason Meister
“It all began for me with KPEP. I am who I am today because of what I was then.” More…
Recognizing Staff Excellence
One of the strengths of our organization is the quality and experience of our staff. Out of our nearly 150 employees, we have 25 staff members who have been with us for ten years or more and another 30 with more than five years experience.
Beautifying Our Facilities
by William DeBoer, President and CEO Community Service has been a requirement for all residents of KPEP, since the beginning of…
Understanding Mental Health Disorders
by Laura Marlatt When we mention first aid, what typically comes to mind is CPR, broken limbs or lacerations. Many of…
Important Lessons
President's Update I recently read an article about the lessons learned from welfare reform written by the former Commissioner of…
Growth in Outpatient Services
More groups, more locations "We've expanded our Outpatient Treatment Services to meet the needs of the communities," says Ann Webb,…
Establishing a Base
Two homes in Kalamazoo were purchased by KPEP to provide expanded housing services for parolees. Base housing is a housing option…
Lower Cost, Better Results
President's Update When it comes to making financial decisions, we often hear the expression "you get what you pay for"…