Douglass Community Association

Youth and recreational programs focus is on physical, academic, and social growth by capitalizing on the many learning opportunities we have with the large numbers of children who participate in our after school programs. Programming includes seasonal recreational sports programs which help children experience belonging and ownership, learn discipline, develop self-worth and quality relaionships with adults and peers and experience enjoyment and success; study tables which provide time -and support for completing homework assignments, and various literacy opportunities that are aligned with kalamazoo public schools standards and programs.

Rental income and facilities in addition to housing the recovery center and the offices of the organization, the building owned by the organization also rents space to several other non-profit entities including a branch of the kalamazoo public library . The building serves as a Community center for the northside of kalamazoo and space is available for local Community meetings and events.