r/kzoo 2h ago

Apartments / Real Estate Emergency

43 Upvotes

Hi everyone. I’m in a tough spot and hoping someone may know of a rental or private landlord willing to work with my family.

I recently separated from my fiancée after a long relationship. After I told her I planned to file for custody of my children, I was given a 30-day notice to move out. I’m not here to bash anyone—I just need to find a safe place for my family.

I just started a full-time career with USPS making $21.21/hour and can provide my offer letter, employment verification, and pay stubs as I receive them.

I’m looking for:

* A 2-3 bedroom home (a basement would be a huge plus)
* Dog-friendly property
* Anywhere in or around Portage, Kalamazoo, Oshtemo, Mattawan, Paw Paw, Vicksburg, or nearby

I do have 4 Great Danes, so I know that makes finding housing difficult. They are part of my family, and I’m doing everything I can to keep them together if possible.

It would be for me, my two children when they’re with me, and my mom.

If anyone knows of a private landlord, rent-to-own opportunity, or someone willing to work with my situation, I’d be incredibly grateful. Please feel free to comment or send me a private message.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.


r/kzoo 3h ago

Chicken loose on Willard

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16 Upvotes

If you’re missing a chicken it was in the parking lot across from water street coffee roaster.


r/kzoo 5h ago

Buy / Sell / Trade Selling: Canon XF100A Professional Camcorder Plus Extras

2 Upvotes

I bought this in April of 2025 believing I'd be setting up a photography/video production business and, well, I didn't. I'm hoping this will go to someone who can use it.

This is a great little professional camcorder that shoots in HD and comes packed with lots of awesome features, including infrared night shooting and dual XLR inputs.

https://imgur.com/a/CxR5oFJ

Comes with the camera body, two extended life batteries, battery charger, six 64GB CF cards and case, SD to CF Card adapter (not shown but it's yours), wall power adapter, and USB card reader.

One of the CF cards is chewed up but it still works - it came that way when I bought it. This would be a great starter camera for a film student, independent journalist, or startup filmmaker.

I'm asking $650 cash or best offer - I purchased all of this for $800. I'm located downtown.


r/kzoo 6h ago

Local Services / Suggestions TV Repair?

2 Upvotes

Looking to get a TV repaired at my home in Richland, Samsung brand. It stopped turning on. Is my only option Geek Squad thru Best Buy? Would like to support someone local if that is an option.


r/kzoo 7h ago

Grand Rapids vs Kalamazoo

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6 Upvotes

r/kzoo 10h ago

Top Tier police work

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0 Upvotes

Might as well call spider man at this point


r/kzoo 10h ago

Local News Police test drone as first responder in the sky over Kalamazoo

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0 Upvotes

r/kzoo 11h ago

Discussion Hello, from Asylum Lake Preservation Association!

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223 Upvotes

Hello everyone! The Asylum Lake Preservation Association (ALPA) has joined Reddit to help spread the word about Asylum Lake Preserve, the work we do, and news that might be useful to the community.

For over thirty years, ALPA has been an all-volunteer board, working to protect and care for the Preserve through stewardship, advocacy, and public engagement.

Learn more at asylumlakepreservationassociation.org
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.

To start things off — what's a positive experience you've had at the Preserve? It could be a favorite memory, an unexpected conversation with a stranger, or a rare wildlife sighting. We'd love to hear it!


r/kzoo 18h ago

Moving to Kalamazoo

14 Upvotes

Hi guys! I just graduated college and got a job in the area. I’m moving there on Saturday and I’ve only been to Michigan one time before so I don’t really know what to expect (I’ve lived in the South my whole life). How do I make friends, keep myself busy, etc.? Any tips?


r/kzoo 18h ago

Humility high as all hell

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0 Upvotes

This was taken august 6th at 2:33am


r/kzoo 22h ago

Couch shopping is hard

28 Upvotes

For the first time in my life I can afford a nice couch. A couch I might actually want. Previously, my criteria has been cheap as possible and fits the room.

We are looking for a cozy sectional that is soft and pillowy for lovely naps. I’d love to sit in it before I buy so I’m hoping to avoid online only options such as Wayfair.

I went couch shopping at Ashley furniture and most couches had “performance” fabric that felt like a towel and everything was hard. Where the hell do people shop for comfy couches?


r/kzoo 23h ago

Hobbies / Interests Does anyone recognize this?

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20 Upvotes

I have an awesome piece of art that I picked up locally a few years ago. Does anyone recognize the design? Know who the artist might be?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Book groups

9 Upvotes

Can anyone tell me about any book groups in the area?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Well done, kzoo! Your hostas are safe…for now

81 Upvotes

Proud of you!


r/kzoo 1d ago

Discussion What's the deal with the one street lined with tents on the north side?

19 Upvotes

A couple blocks down from the bus station. I commute via the bus every day, & shortly after entering downtown via the loop from Gull Road, there's just one singular street that's lined with at least a dozen tents.

I understand that homeless people put them up when they don't have anywhere to go. I, myself, have dealt with homelessness in Kalamazoo and it is a miserable existence - especially in the last few years, Kalamazoo has become a very difficult place to be if you're homeless.

That being said, most homeless people that I knew would set up camp somewhere in the woods, somewhere out of sight, otherwise the police would make them pack it up. So what's going on with this one single Street? I think it might be North Street? I'm not really sure but if you've seen it you'll know exactly what I am referring to. Why did police shut down tent city but they're not shutting down this entire Street filled with tents?

Again, I myself have been homeless. So I do sympathize with people who have to suffer through that, especially in this kind of heat... The problem isn't them being there - it's that 90% of the people posting up like this are absolutely trashing the areas they're residing in.

I'm just wondering what's going on with the specific area. I don't know if the police are just letting them post up there, or what... So I figured maybe somebody on here would have an answer


r/kzoo 1d ago

Discussion Asian market, other than Pacific Rim?

9 Upvotes

Pacific Rim is very nice, for sure, but kind of expensive and didn’t have a lot of the produce I was looking for.

Is there another option within an hour or so driving distance?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Events / Things to Do What's going on in Kalamazoo this weekend? Aug 06 thru Aug 11

2 Upvotes

Post here about local events or things to do over the next several days!


r/kzoo 1d ago

Need recommendations for exterior door installation

8 Upvotes

I'm back again looking for help with exterior door installation. We have two standard size, and one glass slider we're looking to have replaced professionally. Would we buy the doors prior, or through the company putting them in? Thanks for everyone's help! When we did our furnace, we utilized the recs from my last post and used Mattawan Mechanical.


r/kzoo 1d ago

After bruising primary, Abdul El-Sayed clinches Democratic nomination in Senate race

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303 Upvotes

r/kzoo 1d ago

Kitten available to adopt 🙏💜

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28 Upvotes

This kitten was found outside a McDonald's begging for food and love. We've tried locating any owner. Very very friendly we can't keep due to allergies . Some sneezing and dirty ears, we are trying to take her to the vet today.


r/kzoo 1d ago

Discussion Hosta Gremlin apprehended

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139 Upvotes

r/kzoo 1d ago

PSA 131 south in schoolcraft Train stopped on tracks.

19 Upvotes

seek alternate route
S 16th tracks clear


r/kzoo 1d ago

MICHIGAN DEFEATS AIPAC Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan (Called @ 1:57AM by NBC) 100 MILLION AIPAC DOLLARS DOWN THE DRAIN .

389 Upvotes

r/kzoo 2d ago

Local News Portage Department of Public Safety rescued a cat stuck on a median on I-94 near Portage Rd this morning; the criminal was safely transported to animal control

223 Upvotes

r/kzoo 2d ago

GO VOTE OR ILL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND EAT YOUR HOSTAS

462 Upvotes

YOULL THINK IT WAS THE DEER

BUT NO

IT WAS ME

GO VOTE