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Upon learning about the scholarships, our president/CEO, Dr. Grace Lubwama, committed to match the $3,000 awarded.

Congratulations and well-deserved, Addyson, Cinthya, Dennise, Dyana, Samantha and Yadhira!

📸 Photo Credit: Fran Dwight

We enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces as we reflected on 100 years of making an impact in our community and shared our vision for a more equitable Kalamazoo County. The atmosphere was electric and we can't wait to do it again next year! #LoveWhereYouLive

A long-time lover of music, Dano enjoys connecting with community members, volunteering, and educating those around him.

Thank you for everything you do for our community, Dano!

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Dano is the co-host of WMUK 102.1 FM (Alma Latina), founder of the Adelante Dano podcast, state organizer for United Farmworkers Foundation, and co-chair of the Southwestern Michigan Migrant Resource Council.

As a teenager, Dano worked at a local restaurant on weekends, washing dishes and serving as a prep cook. He went on to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University.

At the age of nine, Dano settled in Kalamazoo, where he began attending Woodward Elementary School. Despite moving to Kalamazoo and beginning school, he still travelled during the summers to Van Buren County to harvest fruits and vegetables.

Daniel “Dano” Oropeza was born in Pharr, Texas, and raised by a single parent. At the age of seven, Dano started working in migrant camps in Florida and Michigan, harvesting fruits and vegetables in the summer.

In that role, he leads a talented team focused on strengthening the regional economy and positioning SMF as a national leader in economic and community development.

Tickets to our Community Meeting are free, but seating is limited — we hope to see you there!

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