The McKinney-Vento Act is a Federal Law that ensures the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address. The Act aims to reduce barriers that have prevented many homeless youth from enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.
In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground? We can help. Please view: Assistance Brochure
Mattawan Area Pantry (food support): 269.459.3088 Supplies for Success (clothing and school supplies) and WildPaks (weekend food packs) – Contact Building Point of Contact below.
Loaves and Fishes (food) 901 Portage Street, Kalamazoo 269.343.3663
Kalamazoo Valley Family Church (food) 2500 Vincent Avenue, Portage 269.324.5599
Calvary Bible Church (clothing) 855 South Drake Road, Kalamazoo 269.372.1130
United WayKalamazoo/Van Buren Counties (multiple supports, including housing) Dial 211
Salvation Army (multiple supports) 1700 South Burdick, Kalamazoo 269.344.6119
MATTAWAN POINTS OF CONTACT
Kim Porco, District McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Liaison 269-668-3361 Ext 1772 Email: Homeless Liaison
Julie Cartier, Early Childhood Education Center and Early Elementary
269-668-3361 Ext 1673
Amy Smith-Owens, Later Elementary
269-668-3361 Ext 1596
Nikki Douglass, Middle School
269-668-3361 Ext 1427
Alaina Scott, High School
269-668-3361 Ext 1293
Students in Transition Educational Program (STEP) Specialist
269-668-3361 Ext 1773
Lydia's Clothing Closet - a service of United Christian Services, VBC 600 E. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI, 49079 (269) 415-0767
Free Laundry Facility If you are in need of a place to do a load of laundry, free to our Mattawan School families, detergent included, please contact our Student Services office to make an appointment. Facility hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (269)668-3361 Ext. 1773 or aowens@mattawanschools.org
