Your gift will create spaces of dignity, joy, and connection for older adults—today and for generations to come.


For over 80 years, Heritage Community of Kalamazoo has been more than a place to live—it’s been a place to belong. The Thrive Together Campaign builds on that legacy, transforming our campus into a place where every older adult can live fully, age gracefully, and thrive with purpose.

With $6 million already committed by Heritage, your support in raising the final $3 million will complete the $9 million needed to bring this campaign to life. Behind every great movement are the people who make it possible. Our campaign co-chairs and cabinet have stepped forward with extraordinary dedication, leading the Thrive Together Campaign and rallying our community to reach this $9 million vision for the future of Heritage.

Jack Hopkins

Dan Rinzema

Scott Sylvester

Judy Sarkozy

Patti Chipman

Joyce DeNooyer

Millie Karnemaat

Bob and Kay O’Boyle

Rex Bell

Helen Bogatschow

Rosie Cekola Hall

Troy Cuvelier

Andrew DeNooyer

Craig DeNooyer

Sarah DeNooyer

Laura Eller

Kim Hatchel

Jack Keiser

Bill Millard

Bob Miller

Terry O’Connor

Tom Owen

Darcey Owings

Pete Seaver

Bill Venema

Perry Wolfe

Aaron Bradford

Julie Deppner

Keith Hopkins


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11 new affordable memory care apartments will open.
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A retired nurse practitioner will find new purpose volunteering alongside neighbors.
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Residents can gather in vibrant, updated spaces that inspire creativity and connection.
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Older adults remain rooted in the community they helped build.
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The future of aging in Kalamazoo is one of belonging, not isolation.
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Hawthorn Landing

Vibrant wellness hub with theater, fitness studio, barbershop, maker’s space, smoothie bar, and more.

Budget: $3.27M

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Upjohn Renovations

Dignified arrival experience, refreshed resident rooms, and upgraded care spaces.

Budget: $1.6M
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Campus-Wide Enhancements

Improved walking paths, gardens, libraries, and common spaces for all residents.

Budget: $4.09M
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One-time contributions can be made by check, credit card, donor-advised fund, or online through our secure giving portal. Gifts of any size are welcome and deeply appreciated.

Many donors opt for multi-year pledges, enabling a more substantial impact over time. Pledges can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Appreciated assets and qualified charitable distributions from IRAs offer a tax-efficient way to give. Please contact your financial advisor or our office for guidance.

Leave a legacy by including Heritage in your estate plans. Planned gifts may include bequests, charitable remainder trusts, or other arrangements that offer income or tax benefits.

We welcome support from businesses and philanthropic partners who share our commitment to community well-being. Sponsorship, naming opportunities, and visibility options are available.

Certain goods or services, particularly related to construction, furnishings, or printing, may be donated to reduce project costs and accelerate progress.

Honor a loved one, celebrate your family, or create a lasting legacy through naming options in renovated spaces. A full list of opportunities is available upon request.

Together, we will thrive.

Your gift will shape the future of aging in Kalamazoo.