Support the Portage Community

Tornado Damage

As the Portage community confronts the aftermath of the recent tornadoes, Watts Homes & Construction stands with the affected families and businesses in our community. We extend our heartfelt thoughts to everyone that has been affected. For those wishing to help, we have a list of different ways to help everyone in the community.

How To Help the Community

Community Resources

Monetary donations can be made to: Community Urgent Relief Fund: https://www.kalfound.org/grants/community-urgent-relief-fund
Disaster Relief Fund: https://unitedforscmi.org/disaster-relief-fund
Upcoming Volunteer Events: Outdoor Cleanup on Saturday, 5/11/24. Meet at Oakland Dr. Park around 8-8:30 am. Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get dirty! End time TBD.

Basic Needs

Emergency Shelter – American Red Cross
Kalamazoo First Assembly of God, 5550 Oakland Dr.

Resource Details: Shelter, meals, access to electricity. Efforts being made to accommodate pets. Please bring a crate if possible. Shelter expected to be in place until no longer necessary. Donations of food and personal items can be made to the church.

Contact Information: 1-800-RED CROSS

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

Resource Details: Food pantry serving all of Kalamazoo County

Contact Information: Phone: (269) 343-3663 | Email: info@kzoolf.org | Website: kzoolf.org

Sasha Allaer, Life Coach and Professional Organizer

Resource Details: Free coaching for affected individuals

Contact Information: www.coachsashalouise.com | https://www.facebook.com/sasha.allaer.5  

Support for Animals

Kzoo Cat Cafe – 4221 S Westnedge Ave

Resource Details: Assistance with food/litter. Donations can be dropped off at the cafe

Contact Information: (269) 350-4099

My Best Friends Inn – 10475 N 6th St, Otsego, MI 49078

Resource Details: Temporary boarding for pets displaced by damage

Contact Information: (269) 350-3832 | mybestfriendsinn.com 

Happy Paws Pet Sitting

Resource Details: Assistance with drop-in visits for feeding cats/dogs, clean litter boxes, change water, let dogs outside. Animal transportation to shelters if needed

Contact Information: (269) 290-5393 | https://www.facebook.com/happypawsmattawan/ | www.kalamazoopetsitting.com

Sarah Brinkley

Resource Details: Temporary boarding for chickens that were lost in the storm. 2 x 25 ft pens available

Contact Information: Facebook messenger https://www.facebook.com/Sarah.E.Brinkley/ 

Temporary Storage for Belongings

Midway Storage

24560 Cole Avenue

Two Paws Storage & U-Haul

280 C.R. 665

Wine Country Storage & U-Haul

38656 Red Arrow Hwy

Resource Details: 90 days self-storage with valid ID and proof of address

Contact Information: (269) 532-5322 | https://storepawpaw.com/

Outdoor Clean-Ups

Bear Sign Company

Resource Details: Helping clear signs and clear debris. Providing storage and damage assessments. Will document damage with photos for insurance adjusters

Contact Information: (616) 455-4220 | mitchellc@bearsignco.com | gregg@bearsignco.com | https://www.facebook.com/BearSignCo/ 

Tailored Landscaping

Resource Details: Volunteer cleanup for outdoor areas

Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/Tailoredscapesllc/

Wood Tech Hardwood Flooring (Daniel)

Resource Details: Volunteer cleanup for outdoor areas

Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/yourwoodtech

Official Resources from Portage Government

Official Michigan Volunteer Registry

Resource Details: Online application, 15-20 minutes, approval required; database is accessed by government officials in cases of natural disasters or state of emergency

Contact Information: https://mivolunteerregistry.org