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
Kurt Lentner
President
Joel Kushner
President Elect
Lissa Adams
Secretary
Dave Jewell
Treasurer
Ben Cohen
Past President
Board Members
Jennifer Alfieri
Sidney Bailey IV
Brian Ball
Jason Cape
Helen Driver
Erica Eklov
Erin Geschwendt
Josh Goodlock
Brian Kaufman
Jeff Porter
Collin Rosenbaum
Jim Spurr
Chris Stys
Mahsa Teachman
Craig VanDyke
Portage City Council Board Liaison
Lori Knapp