For 47 years the Portage Community Center has been the only human services organization in the City of Portage. We help Portage residents with emergency assistance, youth development as well as several hosted programs. It is our goal to Make Life Better for those in our community!
Staff
Chris Buckley
Executive Director
Liz Gunnett
Bookkeeper
Jeralee Kunkee
Emergency Assistance Coordinator
Kirk Lowis
Youth Development Manager
Dean Matthews
Youth Development Coordinator
Gloria Perkins
Receptionist
James Vallar
Custodian
Larry Lowis
Custodian
Please note our closing policy. If Western Michigan University or Kalamazoo Valley Community College close due to inclement weather, Portage Community Center will also be closed. This includes all hosted services, food pantry and clothing bar. All closing notifications will be broadcast on WWMT Channel 3.
Board of Directors
President
Mahsa Teachman
President-Elect
Brian Kaufman
Secretary
Lissa Adams
Treasurer
Dave Jewell
Past President
Kurt Lentner
Board Members
Jennifer Alfieri
Sidney Bailey IV
Brian Ball
Gloria Beery
Jason Cape
Alexis Conklin
Helen Driver
Loretta Dubray
Erica Eklov
Cia Frey
Erin Geschwendt
Michael Hiemstra
Jennifer Lentner
Jeff Porter
Dawn Renshaw
Lee Ann Steenholdt
Craig VanDyke
Portage City Council Board Liaison
Jihan Young