Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school 

Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school 

Volunteer Training: IN PERSON

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. All in-person trainings are located at our Literacy Center, 802 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. All volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering in our school programs 

Read And Write Nights – October 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month!  In-person Training Sessions are hosted at RAWK’s Literacy Center (802 S. Westnedge Ave.) and Virtual Training Sessions are hosted via Zoom. Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only 

Read And Write Nights – November 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on October 11th

RAWK’N Shop Youth Entrepreneurs Lunch

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Calling all Youth Entrepreneurs! Come out and hear about an exciting opportunity for youth entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo.

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Youth Voices Monologue Workshop

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

RAWK and the Civic present the 3rd Annual YOUTH VOICES Monologue Workshop in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County are invited to Write, Revise, Rehearse, & Record a personal 

Read And Write Nights – December 2023

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on November 8th

Read And Write Nights – January 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on December 6th

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 1

Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 2

Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply 

Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 3

Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply 

Read And Write Nights – February 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on January 10th

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 4

Kalamazoo Promise 180 E Water St, Unit 2005, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo, WMU, The Kalamazoo Promise, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

First Saturdays March Workshop – Collage Poetry

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for our March First Saturdays workshop exploring Collage Poetry! Workshop will be followed by Open Studio Time. First Saturdays are FREE and open to all Middle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County.

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Branding, Voice and Social Media

Date & Time: March 9th @10:30a-12:00pm Location: 802 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008 In this workshop, we'll dive into the fundamentals of brand identity and voice, exploring methods to effectively present them across social media platforms. From crafting your 

Read And Write Nights – March 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on February 14th

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Financial Literacy

Date & Time: March 23rd @10:30a-12:00pm Location: 802 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008 In this workshop, we'll dive into the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the financial landscape of entrepreneurship. Whether you're just starting your business journey 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

First Saturdays April Workshop – Magic Poetry with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for our April First Saturdays workshop in partnership with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival! Workshop will be followed by Open Studio Time. First Saturdays are FREE and open to all Middle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County.

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Read And Write Nights – April 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on March 13th

RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Tabling & Event Discovery/Setting Up Shop

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Date & Time: April 13th @10:30a-12:00pm Location: 802 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008 In this workshop, we're diving into the exciting world of tabling and event discovery, essential skills for any entrepreneur looking to expand their reach and boost 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

RAWK ‘N Shop Grand Opening Celebration

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us at RAWK on Saturday, April 27th, between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to explore our newly remolded storefront and celebrate and support local youth entrepreneurs. Experience our open house style Grand Opening with exciting surprises in store! We 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

First Saturdays May Workshop – ‘Zine Making with Kalamazoo Zine Fest

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for our May First Saturdays workshop in partnership with Kalamazoo Zine Fest! Workshop will be followed by Open Studio Time. First Saturdays are FREE and open to all Middle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County.

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Read And Write Nights – May 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and writing with us!
Registration opens at noon on April 10th

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Youth Leadership Camp 2024

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Facilitated by RAWK Executive Director Dr. Kandace Lavender, RAWK’s Youth Summer Leadership Camp will engage high school-aged youth in deepening their self-understanding to recognize the skills and passion they have to bring to leadership.
Apply by 10am on May 15th!

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Summer Writing Camp – Rising 4th & 5th grade

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives 

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

RAWK Reads Tie-Dye Block Party!

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join RAWK for our annual Summer Anthology release party! Youth writers from our Summer Writing Camps will receive their anthology and have a chance to read their writing to an adoring crowd made up of family, friends, and neighbors. There 

First Saturdays Open Studio Time

On the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer open studio time from 11:30–1:00pm. FREE and open to all Middle and High school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. One-time registration required.

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Read And Write Nights – October 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration open now!

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR), After School Program (ASP), or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend 

Meetings on the Go- Youth Focused

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Come join us for Meetings on the Go, a youth-focused event where we’ll talk about how Kalamazoo can grow and improve over the next 10 years. It’s a chance for young people to share their ideas and have a say 

Read And Write Nights – November 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 16th.

Read And Write Nights – December 2024

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on November 20th.

Read And Write Nights – January 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on December 18th

Read And Write Nights – February 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on January 15th