Our June production resulted in $805.00 for Read Write Kalamazoo. RAWK was founded three years ago to give students, parents, volunteers, and educators a resource for strengthening the academic skills of children while building their self-esteem and empathy for others. RAWK helps cultivate reading and writing skills with youth, pre-K through high school, via creative […]
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June 2016 QFAC – Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative
Ron Jackson Agency was proud to present $720.00 to Tracey Robrahn, resource coordinator for ACFPC. In 2009, the Allegan County Community Foundation created the ACFPC. Since that time, sixteen pantries have become members and rally around the same goals – feeding the hungry of Allegan County. Together they provide food for over 11,000 individuals each […]
December Partner of the Month – Kazoo Books
Our December Partner of the Month is Kazoo Books! The video features Mark Jackson interviewing Kazoo Books co-owner Gloria Tiller. Kazoo Books, your independent, locally-owned bookstore serving the Kalamazoo area since 1988. Our shelves feature both new and used titles to give you a unique and exploratory bookstore experience. Excite your mind with a good […]
Fall Home Preparation
As much as we don’t want to talk about it, colder weather is upon us… This means lots of things, school is back in full swing, Halloween quickly approaching, and the change in Michigan weather will be happening very soon. Before the colder weather is here in full effect, there are a few things you […]
February 2015 Quotes For a Cause – Christian Neighbors
Ron Jackson Agency proudly presented Christian Neighbors with a $549.00 check on Monday, April 16. Pictured are Mark Jackson and Kelley Vendel , Community Outreach Director, Kelly was gracious enough to give us a tour of their building located in Plainwell. It’s a beautiful facility! Christian Neighbor’s mission is to provide local families in […]
January 2015 Quotes For A Cause-Irish American Club of Kalamazoo
Ron Jackson Agency kicked off the New Year with a new commitment of giving $3.00 per quote per month! The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo was our first recipient. Mark Jackson presented the club with a $400.00 check. Since 2001, the club has organized the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Kalamazoo Irish Festival, […]
Umbrellas Aren’t Just For Rainy Days!
When you hear the word “umbrella” what do you think about? The song by Rhianna? A device meant to protect you from the rain? When an insurance agent hears the word, we think protection. But not protection from the rain; protection of your livelihood, your future. To better understand how a personal umbrella policy works, […]
Quotes For A Cause-Hands2Hands
The recipient of Ron Jackson Agency’s December donation was Plainwell’s Hands2Hands. Hands2Hands is a community outreach program in Plainwell, MI with the goal of distributing weekly nutritional food to local school children who are in need of assistance. RJA provided 106 quotes in the month of December. The agency was already committed to increasing our […]
Quotes For A Cause- A Deserving Christmas Family!
The Ron Jackson Agency November donation deserves some special explanation. All year long our staff contributes to an adopted Christmas Family. Every Friday individuals “pay” $2 to wear jeans and/or $3 to bring our dogs to work for the day. Throughout 2014 our staff collected $504.00. We contacted one of our favorite local not-for-profit […]
Quotes For A Cause – Ecumenical Senior Center
The month of October saw Ron Jackson Agency present $398.00 to another great, local organization!! Located at 707 N. Burdick St, in Kalamazoo, this center is a “treasure chest of programs for seniors.” Executive director, Dr. Denise Washington, and a handful of center regulars, happily accepted our donation from Mark Jackson. We […]
