Outfront Kalamazoo enhances safety measures after front door vandalism
by Gabrielle Dawson | News Channel 3 Sat, August 5th 2023, 10:54 AM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An investigation is ongoing after someone shattered Outfront Kalamazoo's front door on July 31, Tracy Hall, Executive Director at OutFront Kalamazoo said Saturday.
No one was hurt, according to Hall.
Due to the incident, Outfront Kalamazoo is reviewing and enhancing the safety of its office space for the community, Hall said.
The incident will not interrupt operations. Outfront Kalamazoo will continue to provide trauma-informed support services Monday and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m., Hall said.
"OutFront Kalamazoo is here to provide you with a safe space and vital support with our programs, resources, and community partnerships to help uplift and protect our LGBTQIA+ family," Hall said.
The services are on a drop-in basis and are free to the public.
Volunteering and programming information can be found online.
Original link: https://wwmt.com/news/local/outfront-kalamazoo-enhances-safety-measures-front-door-vandalism-offer-support-services-tracy-hall
Original Statement from OutFront Kalamazoo:
OutFront Kalamazoo’s glass front door was shattered on Monday, July 31st. An investigation is ongoing.
Fortunately, no one was hurt. We have taken this opportunity to once again review and enhance the safety of our office space for the benefit of our community.
Whether this was accidental or purposeful, this will not interrupt our operations.
We acknowledge the potential impact of this news. As a reminder, we continue to provide trauma-informed support services on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. These services are on a drop-in basis and are free to the public.
We stand ready to put your generous offers of time, treasure, and talent to benefit our mission. You can learn more about volunteering and programming on our website at www.outfrontkzoo.org.
OutFront Kalamazoo is here to provide you with a safe space and vital support with our programs, resources, and community partnerships to help uplift and protect the LGBTQIA+ family.
