Celebrating over 100 Years of Service
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A Century of Service: The Frederick Douglass Community Association is not only a history book, it is a community’s story. The hardcover first editions are now available during a book release fundraiser for those who donate $50 or more to the Douglass Community Association. For more information or to pre-order your copy, call 269-343-6185, or purchase using the DONATE button (place Century of Service in the memo line). (*additional postage of $3.50 is required for those who request delivery). |
Douglass Community Association is open. Please do not drop your students off at the Douglass unless they are registered to a specific program. Please contact any specific agency you need within the Douglass for thier hours of operation. (See our Programs page). We pride ourselves in being a safe haven for our youth during our open scheduled times. Yet, during this time some programming is not currently up and running. Diaper Distribution will be outside the building on Tuesdays, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon (or until diapers run out. Please contact our office for scheduled dates). We will have the Mobile Food Initiative outside the building on every third Wednesday.
Welcome to the Douglass Community Association
At Douglass, we want to ensure that effective, efficient, and quality opportunities are available for the development of families on the Northside of Kalamazoo. We provide services in behavioral health and recreation for youth, adults, and families.
OUR MISSION
To create a culture of equity and inclusion that transforms the lives of Northside residents and beyond through effective, efficient and quality opportunities.
Years of Service
Programs
Families Impacted in 2019
The DCA’s goal is to be a center for diverse and world-class services which empower the residents of the Northside and the greater Kalamazoo area to enhance their quality of life.
You have the power to change the lives of many today.

Space Rental
Douglass offers its facility to the entire community. It is available for groups who would like to hold meetings, receptions, or social gatherings.
Youth Activities
The Douglass has two amazing programs for our young women and young men! Check out the youth services page for more resources for youth!
Adult & Family Services
Looking for some additional support and resources for your family? We may have a service to help you. Check out the Adult and Family Services!
Thank You To Our Funders




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Recruiting, screening, and supervising volunteers with targeted skill sets will remain a priority in achieving agency goals, as well as developing new programming.

Visit Us
1000 W. Paterson Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.343.6185 Tel
Hours
Monday – Friday
8AM – 5PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed