Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 340 E Michigan
\nCity: Kalamazoo
\nState: Michigan
\nPostal Code: 49067
\nMain Phone: 2693521213
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.kalamazoocrisis.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 88-4226591
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 12\/4\/2025
\nRequested Amount: 3000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Ardea Youth Climate Coalition
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Ardea Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) is an initiative of the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC), a regional hub for climate action and community resilience. Formed in 2019, KCCC unites residents, institutions, and local governments around equitable climate solutions. Ardea emerged from one urgent question voiced by young people: \u201cWhere can we learn the skills to make real change?\u201d<\/p>\n
Ardea provides that pathway. Each year, a diverse cohort of high school students from across Kalamazoo County is selected through a competitive application process. While participants share a commitment to environmental protection and social justice, many have had limited access to climate education or civic engagement. Ardea fills this gap through a transformative, year-long learning experience grounded in climate justice, science, and democracy.<\/p>\n
The program begins with a 40-hour summer Climate Leadership Intensive blending classroom learning with hands-on training. Students study climate science, environmental policy, energy systems, and environmental justice while practicing organizing, public speaking, storytelling, and facilitation. Guest speakers include community activists, researchers, policy advocates, and Indigenous leaders who model diverse pathways for climate action. The intensive also helps each cohort build the trust and culture needed for effective organizing.<\/p>\n
Throughout the school year, students meet twice monthly to deepen their learning and implement collaborative projects. Cohorts choose focus areas such as sustainable fashion education, youth engagement, curriculum reform, or climate literacy advocacy. The 2025\u201326 cohort is leading a campaign to strengthen Michigan\u2019s K\u201312 climate education standards, gathering data from students and teachers and meeting with legislators to support improvements to House Bill 4961.<\/p>\n
All projects are youth-designed and supported by adult mentors and community partners. Students gain real-world experience in coalition building\u2014working alongside groups like MYLES and DAYUM\u2014while developing skills in organizing, communication, environmental research, and policy analysis.<\/p>\n
Ardea is free for participants and provides stipends, meals, supplies, and transportation support to ensure equitable access.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 87000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ENNA foundation $30,000 (secured) Private Donors $26,000 (secured) $9,000 (anticipated), Earth Rising Foundation (potential) $20,000, Advia Credit Union (Potential) $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: July 26-June 26
\nGeographical Area Served: Kalamazoo County Michiga
\nAge Group To Be Served: 13-18 years<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Jenny
\nContact Last Name: Doezema
\nContact Title: Executive Director of Kalamzoo Climate Crisis Coaltion
\nContact Phone: 2693521213
\nContact Email: KCCC@kzooclimate.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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