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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
God's Kitchen of Michigan
God's Kitchen of Michigan has run out of money to feed the homeless and other needy citizens. We are appealing to you, your family, and business(s) to raise a minimum of $10,000 to keep our doors open.

CALTRAN a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation is our sister charity and fiscal sponsor. When you donate to this fundraising campaign, 100 percent of your charitable gift will support our hunger relief religious charity.

Incorporated in 2011, God's Kitchen of Michigan provides free dinners to the homeless, senior citizens, veterans, and all individuals or working poor families. We currently serve meals in Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online

Please click on the "Donate" button to make a safe and secure contribution online.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail

Send your tax-deductible check or money order to:

God's Kitchen of Michigan

P.O. Box 2632

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

On behalf of God's Kitchen of Michigan and CALTRAN, thank you in advance for your charitable gift. We are blessed to have someone like you to help us feed the homeless and needy in Kalamazoo.

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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
Free Dinners for Striking Kellogg's Workers
To Whom It May Concern,

I am a Battle Creek native, a local organizer, mother, and a member of a proud IBEW Local 445 home. I am writing to ask for support in solidarity with striking workers at Kellogg's by way of providing warm meals to them while they are out on the picket line. I am partnering with God's Kitchen of Michigan so we can provide hot, delicious, meals to people for $10/per plate. This cost includes delivery. Please consider joining me with a donation for one of the following tiers of support.

Tier One: $300

This donation would provide one meal for thirty people.

Tier Two: $600

This donation would provide two meals for thirty people, delivered once weekly for a month.

Tier Three: $1,200

This donation would provide four meals for thirty people, delivered once weekly for a month.

Tier Four: $2,400

This donation would provide eight meals to thirty people, delivered once weekly for two months.

Thank you for valuing working families and considering this as an act of unity. I appreciate your time and efforts.

Together in Solidarity,

Sarah Lawrence

Donate by Mail:

Send your donation to God's Kitchen of Michigan, P.O. Box 2632, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003.

Add BCTGM in the memo column.

NOTICE: God's Kitchen of Michigan supports this worthy cause. As we continue to celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we honor our union brothers and sister who were the first to sponsor our hunger-relief charity in 2011 (Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333, and IBEW Local 445). We stand in solidarity with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Union, Local 3-G.

All donations made to this fundraiser will be used to feed the striking Kellogg's workers in Battle Creek.

Thank you in advance for your charitable gift. Union Solidarity Forever!

BCTGM Local 3G Website
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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
Free Kalamazoo Holiday Dinners 2021
CALTRAN, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is partnering with our sister charity, God's Kitchen of Michigan, to raise $8,500 for Kalamazoo's 2021 Free Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners.

Your charitable and tax-deductible contribution will be used to provide free dinners, toys, and toiletries for homeless and other needy citizens living in the Mall City.

This year's free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners will be served by God's Kitchen of Michigan at our Portage Chapel Hill Church meal site. The Thanksgiving menu will consist of turkey and all of the fixings while our Christmas dinner menu will feature fried chicken, ham, steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, dessert, and bottled water.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will host our annual Christmas event, handing out free toys to all participating children. Your charitable donation will make this year's holiday events memorable for girls and boys of all ages.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online

Click on the "Donate" button above to make your safe and secure tax-deductible contribution.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail

Send your check or money order to:

CALTRAN

c/o 2021 Holiday Dinner Fund

P.O. Box 2632

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

Donation Deadline: November 15, 2021

About Our Charities: CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) Michigan-based private nonprofit corporation. Our hunger-relief charity was incorporated on July 28, 1994, to provide alternative transportation services for low-income, elderly, and disabled Calhoun County residents. In 2017, the charity adopted a hunger-relief mission to combat hunger in West Michigan.

God's Kitchen of Michigan is a nonprofit religious charity established to provide free dinners to the homeless and other needy citizens living in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek, Michigan. Incorporated on January 20, 2011, our hunger-relief enterprise is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

On behalf of CALTRAN, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. Merry Christmas.

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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
"Big Give" Free Summer Dinner Fund
CALTRAN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is partnering with God's Kitchen of Michigan to raise $35,000 to serve 10,000 free dinners in Kalamazoo County this summer. The project is called "Big Give" to celebrate the hunger-relief charity's 10-year anniversary. Free meals will be served in churches, human service agencies, and area parks to fight hunger throughout the county. Your help is urgently needed.

As we all know, food costs money. That said, financial resources are required to provide a hot and nutritional meal for individuals, families, the elderly, disabled, and veterans. Our focus will be on needy children, however, no one will be turned away if they are hungry.

How can I/We Help?

Option #1: Donate Online

Please click on the "Donate Now" button above and make your tax-deductible donation today.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail

Send your check or money order to

God's Kitchen of Michigan

Big Give Summer Dinner Fund

P.O. Box 2632

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

On behalf of God's Kitchen of Michigan and CALTRAN, thank you in advance for helping us feed the homeless and other needy citizens in Kalamazoo County this summer. God bless you.

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Shelter Kalamazoo is fundraising
Shelter Kalamazoo
Shelter Kalamazoo --a Michigan nonprofit corporation-- is partnering with CALTRAN, our 501(c)(3) sister charity and fiduciary, to raise $500,000 to purchase and operate shelters for homeless Kalamazoo citizens. Each shelter is made of insulated aluminum and has two beds (64ft) or three beds (100ft), a heater, air conditioning, and room for storage.

Phase One: Our shelters will be set up downtown near the Ministries with Communities facility where our guests can access basic necessities such as free showers, laundry facilities, a computer lab, and food. Our outreach coordinators will provide assistance to aid our shelter guests in securing community resources to improve their quality of life.

Phase Two: A total of 100 tiny homes will be constructed to accommodate our displaced residents. As our homes are built, Shelter Kalamazoo staff will evaluate the needs of our guests and assist them in transitioning into one of our homes. Donations, grants, and rent will be used to build and maintain our facilities.

Your generous gift will enable Shelter Kalamazoo to purchase and operate 50 shelters to help our homeless brothers and sisters live with dignity while we assist them with securing permanent housing. No Tent! No Tarps! No Way!

How Can I/We Help?

Option #1: Donate Online.
Please click on the "Donate Now" button above and make a safe and secure donation online.

Option #2: Donate via United States Mail.
Make your check or money order payable to:
Shelter Kalamazoo
P.O. Box 2632
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

History: Shelter Kalamazoo was founded in 2018 during the homeless encampment protest in Bronson Park. Seeing little progress to resolve this crisis and COVID-19 having a detrimental impact on our economy, a board of directors was formed. On January 6, 2021, the state of Michigan incorporated our nonprofit enterprise. Our application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS is pending.

Our Mission: To build 100 tiny homes and operate 50 shelters to restore honor and dignity to displaced individuals and families in metropolitan Kalamazoo.

Homeless Video from WWMT News Channel 3: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/two-years-after-bronson-park-encampment-cleared-community-holds-event-to-support-homeless/ar-BB19efnU).

On behalf of Shelter Kalamazoo, CALTRAN, and the 100's of homeless citizens living in our beloved city, thank you in advance for your charitable and tax-deductible contribution. God bless you.

Shelter Kalamazoo on Facebook
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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
God's Kitchen of Michigan Holiday Fund - Kalamazoo
American Idol Matt Giraud is partnering with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and CALTRAN to raise $7,500 for Kalamazoo's 2020 Free Christmas Dinner.

Your charitable and tax-deductible contribution will be used to provide free dinners, toys, and toiletries for homeless and other needy citizens living in the Mall City.

Our free Christmas dinner will be prepared and served by God's Kitchen of Michigan. The menu will consist of fried chicken, ham, steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, dessert, and bottled water.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will host this annual event, handing out free toys to all participating children, while supplies last. Your charitable donation will make this Christmas holiday event memorable for girls and boys of all ages.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online
Click on the "Donate" button above to make your safe and secure tax-deductible contribution.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail
Send your check or money order to:
CALTRAN
c/o 2020 Holiday Fund
P.O. Box 2632
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

Donation Deadline: November 20, 2020

About God's Kitchen of Michigan: God's Kitchen of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief charity that provides free dinners to the homeless and other low-income citizens living in Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek. We incorporated on January 20, 2011, to fulfill Jesus Christ's edict to "Feed my sheep," (see John 21:17).

About CALTRAN: CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) Michigan-based private nonprofit corporation. Our hunger-relief charity was incorporated on July 28, 1994, to provide alternative transportation services for low-income, elderly, and disabled Calhoun County residents. In 2017, the charity adopted a hunger-relief mission to combat hunger in West Michigan.

On behalf of Matt Giraud, CALTRAN, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. Merry Christmas.

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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
God's Kitchen Battle Creek Christmas Dinner
American Idol Matt Giraud is partnering with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and CALTRAN to raise $5,000 for Battle Creek's 2020 Free Community Christmas Dinner.

Your charitable and tax-deductible contribution will be used to provide free dinners, toys, and toiletries for homeless and other needy citizens living in the Cereal City.

Our free Christmas dinner will be prepared and served by God's Kitchen of Michigan. The menu will consist of fried chicken, ham, steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, dessert, and bottled water.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will host this annual event, handing out free toys to all participating children, while supplies last. Your charitable donation will make this Christmas holiday event memorable for girls and boys of all ages.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online
Click on the "Donate" button above to make your safe and secure tax-deductible contribution.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail
Send your check or money order to:
CALTRAN
c/o Battle Creek Holiday Fund
P.O. Box 2632
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

Donation Deadline: December 11, 2020

About God's Kitchen of Michigan: God's Kitchen of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief charity that provides free dinners to the homeless and other low-income citizens living in Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo. We incorporated on January 20, 2011, to fulfill Jesus Christ's edict to "Feed my sheep," (see John 21:17).

About CALTRAN: CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) Michigan-based private nonprofit corporation. Our hunger-relief charity was incorporated on July 28, 1994, to provide alternative transportation services for low-income, elderly, and disabled Calhoun County residents. In 2017, the charity adopted a hunger-relief mission to combat hunger in West Michigan.

On behalf of Matt Giraud, CALTRAN, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. Merry Christmas.

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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
Kalamazoo Free Christmas Dinner Fund
American Idol Matt Giraud is partnering with Santa and Mrs. Claus to raise $5,000 for Kalamazoo's 2019 Free Christmas Dinner.

Your charitable and tax-deductible contribution will be used to provide free dinners, toys, and toiletries for homeless and other needy citizens living in the Mall City.

Our free Christmas dinner will be prepared and served by our sister charity, God's Kitchen of Michigan. The menu will consist of fried chicken, ham, steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, dessert, and bottled water.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will host this annual event, handing out free toys to all participating children. Your charitable donation will make this Christmas holiday event memorable for girls and boys of all ages.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online
Click on the "Donate" button above to make your safe and secure tax-deductible contribution.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail
Send your check or money order to:
CALTRAN
c/o Matt Giraud Fights Hunger Fund
P.O. Box 2632
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

Donation Deadline: November 24, 2019

About CALTRAN: CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) Michigan-based private nonprofit corporation. Our hunger-relief charity was incorporated on July 28, 1994, to provide alternative transportation services for low-income, elderly and disabled Calhoun County residents. In 2017, the charity adopted a hunger-relief mission to combat hunger in West Michigan.

On behalf of Matt Giraud, CALTRAN, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. Merry Christmas.

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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
God's Kitchen of Michigan is partnering with our fiscal sponsor, CALTRAN, to raise $10,000 for our 2023 Free Community Holiday Fund.

Your charitable and tax-deductible contribution will be used to purchase and distribute free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, toys, and toiletries for homeless and other needy citizens living in Portage, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek, Michigan.

A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Wednesday, November 15 at our Wesley Foundation meal site. The menu will consist of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, sweet corn, dessert, and bottled water.

Two Christmas dinner will be prepared and served in Battle Creek and Portage. The first is scheduled on Tuesday, December 19, at First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek; the second meal will be served on Wednesday, December 20th, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 7028 Oakland Drive in Portage. Each menu will consist of fried chicken, ham, steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, dessert, and bottled water.

A free toy will be given to each participating child, while supplies last.

All meals are served from 5 to 6 pm on a first-come, first-served basis.

Your charitable and tax-deductible donation will make this holiday season memorable for girls and boys of all ages.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online

Click on the "Donate" button above to make your safe and secure tax-deductible contribution.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail

Send your check or money order to:

CALTRAN

c/o Holiday Fund 2023

P.O. Box 2632

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

Donation Deadline: November 10, 2023

About CALTRAN: CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) Michigan-based private nonprofit corporation. Our hunger-relief charity was incorporated on July 28, 1994, to provide alternative transportation services for low-income, elderly and disabled Calhoun County residents. In 2017, the charity adopted a hunger-relief mission to combat hunger in West Michigan.

God's Kitchen of Michigan is a nonprofit corporation established to serve free dinners to the homeless, elderly, disabled, veterans, and other needy citizens. We have serve 155,600 meals since 2011.

On behalf of CALTRAN, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. Happy Holidays.

God's Kitchen of Michigan

VIDEO: Matt Giraud, American Idol (Season #8) Contestant, and Celebrity Spokesman for God's Kitchen of Michigan, shares a brief moment with Santa Clause.

WARNING: This video is the property of God's Kitchen of Michigan. All Rights Reserved.
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Gods Kitchen of Michigan is fundraising
Joan Lafayette Memorial Fund
God's Kitchen of Michigan has established the Joan Lafayette Memorial Fund in honor of our late co-founder and vice-president. Our goal is to raise $200,000 to purchase a food truck to continue her mission to feed homeless and other needy individuals and families in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Ms. Lafayette passed away on February 4, 2021, of natural causes. Her loss has devastated the lives of all the souls that she encountered. Joan served on numerous boards and committees throughout Michigan receiving numerous accolades for her contributions.

Joan Lafayette was employed by the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek. She worked there for 29 years before retiring as a Food and Nutrition Service Supervisor in 2009. In 1991 and 92 the VA presented her with their Performance Award for "making a significant contribution to the mission of this Department by substantially exceeding performance requirements."

In 2010, Ms. Lafayette co-founded God's Kitchen - Battle Creek (now God's Kitchen of Michigan) with her son, Pastor William Stein (our chairman), and grandson Damon Stallworth. The soup kitchen was incorporated on January 20, 2011. Joan's expertise as a food manager and excellent cook has helped the organization serve more than 145,000 dinners to the homeless, senior citizens, disabled citizens, and veterans in West Michigan.

In 2019, Ms. Lafayette received the President's Volunteer Service Award (a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States), in recognition of her service on God's Kitchen of Michigan's Board of Directors.

The Food Truck will be dedicated in her name, adorned with loving images of her in action serving the community that she loved. Free meals are planned Monday through Friday at locations in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

How can I/We help?

Option #1: Donate Online
Click on the "Donate Now" button above and make your safe and secure donation online.

Option #2: Donate via U.S. Mail
Send your check or money order to:
God's Kitchen of Michigan
c/o Joan Lafayette Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 2632
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003

All funds are tax-deductible and managed through our sister charity, CALTRAN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Ms. Lafayette was a co-founder and vice-president of this charity as well.

On behalf of the family of Joan Lafayette, God's Kitchen of Michigan, and CALTRAN, thank you in advance for your charitable donation. We appreciate your efforts to honor her memory. God bless you.

Joan Lafayette Memorial Fund
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About CALTRAN

Our mission is to improve the overall quality of life for economically disenfranchised, elderly, disabled citizens and veterans through the delivery of alternative transportation programming, hunger relief and financial resources.

22900 Hutchinson RoadBattle Creek, MI 49017

Find CALTRAN at

Causes

Paratransit

Established

1995

Tax ID

38-3182796

NTEE code

Transportation (Free or Subsidized)

CALTRAN is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 38-3182796. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

Recent Donations

Anonymous donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1,0001 yr
Anonymous donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1,0001 yr
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers UL#445 donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1,0001 yr
Allen Harmon Insurance - Battle Creek donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$2001 yr
Overflow Church - Battle Creek donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$5001 yr
Arbor Financial Credit Union donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1,0001 yr
Mauri Seelye-Vandenberg donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$3501 yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters UL#333 donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1,0001 yr
Walmart - Paw Paw donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$2,5001 yr
Damon Stallworth donated to 2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund
$1001 yr

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God's Kitchen of Michigan

Free Dinners for Striking Kellogg's Workers

Free Kalamazoo Holiday Dinners 2021

"Big Give" Free Summer Dinner Fund

Shelter Kalamazoo

God's Kitchen of Michigan Holiday Fund - Kalamazoo

God's Kitchen Battle Creek Christmas Dinner

Kalamazoo Free Christmas Dinner Fund

2023 Free Community Holiday Dinner Fund

Joan Lafayette Memorial Fund