Urban Alliance
What has caused Kalamazoo’s surge in gun violence, and when will it end?
February 16, 2024
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller and Urban Alliance’s James Harris discuss how law enforcement and the community are approaching Kalamazoo’s gun violence crisis. According to the FBI, the national murder …
Urban Alliance’s “Change of Status” program helps men overcome their troubled backgrounds
January 24, 2024
Urban Alliance is making serious changes in the lives of men across West Michigan in its Change of Status Program. The 12-week program is designed for individuals with a history …
Beyond Bullets – Exploring the root causes, consequences, and solutions for gun violence.
October 19, 2023
Beyond Bullets Exploring the root causes, consequences, and solutions for gun violence. Two childhood friends notice a grim pattern in their text thread. Their messages to each other have become …
Camp teaches kids ‘Hands are Meant to Heal, Not Kill’ amid youth crime increases
June 16, 2023
Kalamazoo nonprofit Urban Alliance is throwing a summer camp for kids to get bullets to stop flying. Kalamazoo Public Safety says youth crime is getting alarming and even more alarming …
Kalamazoo’s Life Camp to help young people find a path away from gun violence
June 9, 2023
When you’re talking to young people about gun violence, you never know who’s in the audience, says James Harris. Those involved in shootings in Kalamazoo and other cities have included …
Summer day camps aim to help teens ‘reframe’ gun violence
June 5, 2023
Kalamazoo nonprofit Urban Alliance is bringing back a series of youth day camps this summer aimed at changing the narrative surrounding gun violence. James Harris, who is the outreach manager …
Urban Alliance looks to redirect youth from gun violence with ‘Life Camp’ events
June 5, 2023
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Urban Alliance is scheduled to have its second annual Life Camp offerings on June 13. The day camps were designed to help area youth change the narrative …
The latest news from Urban Alliance
May 11, 2023
We invite you review the latest update from Urban Alliance, including a welcome to new Executive Director Terra Bautista, updates from our Outreach, Supports and Recovery, and Connections teams, an …
New executive director takes over at Urban Alliance
February 27, 2023
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Urban Alliance has selected Terra Bautista to fill its Executive Director role. Bautista is well-versed in the operations and mission of Urban Alliance, having served on the organization’s Board …
Why public safety officials say gun violence is decreasing in Kalamazoo
January 4, 2023
Gun violence decreased in Kalamazoo in 2022, down drastically from a spike in 2020 and 2021. Why? According to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety leadership, a stepped-up outreach to youth …