Care Collective of Southwest Michigan
@carecollectiveswmi.bsky.social
Providing barrier-free access to diapers and period products to the people of Southwest Michigan!
https://www.carecollectiveswmi.org/link-in-bio
https://www.carecollectiveswmi.org/link-in-bio
In a continuation of our various partnerships with KRESA, we've begun supplying the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Schools with period products! We believe it is critical to provide period products to students at JHS—just like it is for Kalamazoo Public Schools.
#Kalamazoo #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #MenstrualHealth
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In a continuation of our various partnerships with KRESA, we've begun supplying the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Schools with period products! We believe it is critical to provide period products to students at JHS—just like it is for Kalamazoo Public Schools.
#Kalamazoo #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #MenstrualHealth
While closed for renovations, Kalamazoo Drop-in Child Care Center has been taking a tour of the town to give back! Just last week, KDCCC staff was at the Care Collective warehouse to repackage diapers and period products for the community!
#Kalamazoo #Childcare #Volunteering
#Kalamazoo #Childcare #Volunteering
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
While closed for renovations, Kalamazoo Drop-in Child Care Center has been taking a tour of the town to give back! Just last week, KDCCC staff was at the Care Collective warehouse to repackage diapers and period products for the community!
#Kalamazoo #Childcare #Volunteering
#Kalamazoo #Childcare #Volunteering
Last week, we celebrated three years of Care Collective the only way we know how: with a volunteer event! Since our founding in 2022, we've welcomed 676 unique volunteers through our doors to repackage over 1.3 million products.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteer #ThreeYearAnniversary #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteer #ThreeYearAnniversary #EndDiaperNeed
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last week, we celebrated three years of Care Collective the only way we know how: with a volunteer event! Since our founding in 2022, we've welcomed 676 unique volunteers through our doors to repackage over 1.3 million products.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteer #ThreeYearAnniversary #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteer #ThreeYearAnniversary #EndDiaperNeed
SNAP can't be used to purchase diapers or period products. So, why do we expect our numbers to go up this month? #SNAPBenefits #GovernmentShutdown
ID: Sarah and Jordan sit on stools surrounded by tall stacks of boxes.
ID: Sarah and Jordan sit on stools surrounded by tall stacks of boxes.
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
SNAP can't be used to purchase diapers or period products. So, why do we expect our numbers to go up this month? #SNAPBenefits #GovernmentShutdown
ID: Sarah and Jordan sit on stools surrounded by tall stacks of boxes.
ID: Sarah and Jordan sit on stools surrounded by tall stacks of boxes.
Did you know the US government sometimes uses the "Waffle House Index" to measure the severity of natural disasters? We here at Care Collective use the "Cardboard Index." It's a general measure of "badness" based on how much cardboard we have.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #WaffleHouse
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #WaffleHouse
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Did you know the US government sometimes uses the "Waffle House Index" to measure the severity of natural disasters? We here at Care Collective use the "Cardboard Index." It's a general measure of "badness" based on how much cardboard we have.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #WaffleHouse
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #WaffleHouse
Some of our staff were very fortunate to spend part of last week in Las Vegas attending a conference for diaper and period product banks! Did J lose 20 bucks on a slot machine? For sure, but we all gained valuable knowledge and connections!
#CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty #LasVegas
#CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty #LasVegas
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Some of our staff were very fortunate to spend part of last week in Las Vegas attending a conference for diaper and period product banks! Did J lose 20 bucks on a slot machine? For sure, but we all gained valuable knowledge and connections!
#CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty #LasVegas
#CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty #LasVegas
For the past five years, Sarah has celebrated her birthday at the US Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs. This isn't on purpose; her birthday just happens to fall during it. Happy birthday, Sarah!
#HappyBirthday #CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
#HappyBirthday #CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For the past five years, Sarah has celebrated her birthday at the US Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs. This isn't on purpose; her birthday just happens to fall during it. Happy birthday, Sarah!
#HappyBirthday #CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
#HappyBirthday #CPBN25 #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
Located just a few blocks from our warehouse, Parker Hannifin recently selected us as a recipient for their Parker Cares program. Through individual donations and a match grant, they were able to raise $3,240 to support caregivers and menstruators throughout Kalamazoo!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Located just a few blocks from our warehouse, Parker Hannifin recently selected us as a recipient for their Parker Cares program. Through individual donations and a match grant, they were able to raise $3,240 to support caregivers and menstruators throughout Kalamazoo!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
October is rolling to a close! We've got one way of wishing it well and three ways to welcome in November. You can visit the link in our bio to sign up for any of these events. We hope to see you there!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteers #VolunteerOpportunity
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteers #VolunteerOpportunity
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
October is rolling to a close! We've got one way of wishing it well and three ways to welcome in November. You can visit the link in our bio to sign up for any of these events. We hope to see you there!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteers #VolunteerOpportunity
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Volunteers #VolunteerOpportunity
Just this morning, we received over 126,000 diapers from Huggies! Because of the generosity of Huggies, Loaves and Fishes, and @diapernetwork.bsky.social, we've got enough diapers to, hopefully, last us through the year.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #BasicNeeds
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #BasicNeeds
October 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Just this morning, we received over 126,000 diapers from Huggies! Because of the generosity of Huggies, Loaves and Fishes, and @diapernetwork.bsky.social, we've got enough diapers to, hopefully, last us through the year.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #BasicNeeds
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #EndDiaperNeed #BasicNeeds
We're overjoyed to welcome Northside Association for Community Development as a diaper and period product partner! Since 1981, NACD has pushed for the growth and development of the Northside community. Now they also provide diapers and period products!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Diapers
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Diapers
October 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We're overjoyed to welcome Northside Association for Community Development as a diaper and period product partner! Since 1981, NACD has pushed for the growth and development of the Northside community. Now they also provide diapers and period products!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Diapers
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Diapers
It can be easy to feel powerless right now, but there are thousands of caregivers, menstruators, and children that could use your support. If you've been looking for a way to make a concrete difference in your community, swing by the link in our bio to learn how you can.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It can be easy to feel powerless right now, but there are thousands of caregivers, menstruators, and children that could use your support. If you've been looking for a way to make a concrete difference in your community, swing by the link in our bio to learn how you can.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
#Kalamazoo #Michigan
Hey sports fans: K College is giving you a way to support their teams and Care Collective at the same time! This is a truly amazing thing K College is doing. We appreciate the work these athletes are putting in to support menstruators and caregivers.
#KalamazooCollege #Michigan #StudentAthlete
#KalamazooCollege #Michigan #StudentAthlete
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hey sports fans: K College is giving you a way to support their teams and Care Collective at the same time! This is a truly amazing thing K College is doing. We appreciate the work these athletes are putting in to support menstruators and caregivers.
#KalamazooCollege #Michigan #StudentAthlete
#KalamazooCollege #Michigan #StudentAthlete
Christine is one of our earliest and most enthusiastic supporters. We've been overjoyed to know Christine as a friend, collaborator, volunteer, and drive organizer, but we recently had the honor of welcoming them to our board of directors!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMemberSpotlight #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMemberSpotlight #EndDiaperNeed
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Christine is one of our earliest and most enthusiastic supporters. We've been overjoyed to know Christine as a friend, collaborator, volunteer, and drive organizer, but we recently had the honor of welcoming them to our board of directors!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMemberSpotlight #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMemberSpotlight #EndDiaperNeed
We’re excited to be hosting another Care Together on Saturday, October 11th from 9am to 10:30am. Be sure to register by visiting the link in our bio. We ask that each adult bring a maximum of two children.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #FamilyFriendlyFun #VolunteerOpportunity
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #FamilyFriendlyFun #VolunteerOpportunity
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We’re excited to be hosting another Care Together on Saturday, October 11th from 9am to 10:30am. Be sure to register by visiting the link in our bio. We ask that each adult bring a maximum of two children.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #FamilyFriendlyFun #VolunteerOpportunity
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #FamilyFriendlyFun #VolunteerOpportunity
Yes, your body is changing and someday we'll tell you all about "the birds and the bees." But first, we have to deal with some actual bees. #WaspRemoval #Kalamazoo #Nonprofit #AlwaysSunny
September 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Yes, your body is changing and someday we'll tell you all about "the birds and the bees." But first, we have to deal with some actual bees. #WaspRemoval #Kalamazoo #Nonprofit #AlwaysSunny
Many of our board members have been with us since we were founded, but we recently welcomed five new members! Join us in saying hello to Rebecca, Giselle, Ni'esha, Jen, and Christine!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMembers #Nonprofit #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMembers #Nonprofit #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Many of our board members have been with us since we were founded, but we recently welcomed five new members! Join us in saying hello to Rebecca, Giselle, Ni'esha, Jen, and Christine!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMembers #Nonprofit #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #BoardMembers #Nonprofit #EndDiaperNeed #EndPeriodPoverty
We're going to move sometime next year. But we need your support to make sure we can really pull that off. To have something we can grow into rather than out of. If you donate monthly, you get to contribute directly to our rent!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #ExtremeHomeMakeover #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #ExtremeHomeMakeover #EndDiaperNeed
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're going to move sometime next year. But we need your support to make sure we can really pull that off. To have something we can grow into rather than out of. If you donate monthly, you get to contribute directly to our rent!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #ExtremeHomeMakeover #EndDiaperNeed
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #ExtremeHomeMakeover #EndDiaperNeed
We're in the midst of Diaper Need Awareness Week, but Sarah actually skipped her annual chance to speak to city commission about diaper need! Instead, someone with more recent experience wearing diapers took the lead.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
September 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're in the midst of Diaper Need Awareness Week, but Sarah actually skipped her annual chance to speak to city commission about diaper need! Instead, someone with more recent experience wearing diapers took the lead.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
A quarter of a million dollars per year just to buy not enough diapers. This Diaper Need Awareness Week, we're feeling the weight of Kalamazoo diaper need in every corner of our warehouse.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
September 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A quarter of a million dollars per year just to buy not enough diapers. This Diaper Need Awareness Week, we're feeling the weight of Kalamazoo diaper need in every corner of our warehouse.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek
Period supplies are school supplies! If you agree, we've got 10 different places in Kalamazoo that you can donate products to. Swing by until September 14th to keep students Covered for Class!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #MenstrualHealth #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #MenstrualHealth #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies
September 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Period supplies are school supplies! If you agree, we've got 10 different places in Kalamazoo that you can donate products to. Swing by until September 14th to keep students Covered for Class!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #MenstrualHealth #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #MenstrualHealth #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies
We're honored to welcome aboard Kalamazoo Harm Reduction as our most recent period product partner! In collaboration with Care Collective, they’re making period products available alongside their safe-use supplies!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #SafeUseSupplies #HarmReduction #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #SafeUseSupplies #HarmReduction #MenstrualHealth
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're honored to welcome aboard Kalamazoo Harm Reduction as our most recent period product partner! In collaboration with Care Collective, they’re making period products available alongside their safe-use supplies!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #SafeUseSupplies #HarmReduction #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #SafeUseSupplies #HarmReduction #MenstrualHealth
A quarter of US students have missed class due to a lack of access to period products. Starting September 6th, you can help keep them Covered for Class! We've got 9 locations around Kalamazoo where you can drop off period products and diapers!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #MenstrualHealth
September 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A quarter of US students have missed class due to a lack of access to period products. Starting September 6th, you can help keep them Covered for Class! We've got 9 locations around Kalamazoo where you can drop off period products and diapers!
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #MenstrualHealth
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #MenstrualHealth
Huggies, with the help of @diapernetwork.bsky.social donated 1,984 wipes to us! This donation is nearly a tenth of the total number of wipes we've distributed since Care Collective started; it should last us a while.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donation #Huggies
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donation #Huggies
September 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Huggies, with the help of @diapernetwork.bsky.social donated 1,984 wipes to us! This donation is nearly a tenth of the total number of wipes we've distributed since Care Collective started; it should last us a while.
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donation #Huggies
#Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donation #Huggies
August 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM