A TRANSITIONAL FAMILY SHELTER – OPENING IN 2026
The Landing Place is currently under construction and not yet open.
Need Shelter Right Now?
There is no waitlist for The Landing Place at this time. If you or your family need housing support now, help is available through local partners.
Your next step:
Contact Housing Resources Inc. (HRI) at 269-382-0287 and ask to be added to the Coordinated Entry list for housing.
Coordinated Entry is the system local agencies use to connect individuals and families to shelter and housing opportunities as they become available. When The Landing Place opens, referrals are expected to come through this system.
When you call HRI:
- Select the option for Coordinated Entry
- Do not select the option for emergency shelter beds
Emergency shelter bed options are used for seasonal winter shelter programs.
WHAT IS THE LANDING PLACE?
The Landing Place is a transitional family shelter designed to serve families with children who are experiencing homelessness. It will provide short-term housing and supportive services to help families move toward stable, permanent housing.
This shelter is being built with a focus on safety, dignity, and the needs of children and parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Landing Place is currently projected to open in 2026. The exact opening date will be shared once construction and operational preparations are complete.
Opening timelines for projects of this scale can shift as work moves forward. In this case, additional time was needed to complete permitting, building system upgrades, and safety improvements required to convert a former hotel into a modern, family-centered shelter.
Taking the time to do this work correctly helps ensure the space is safe, functional, and supportive for families.
No. There is no waitlist yet for The Landing Place.
Families will not apply directly. Referrals are expected to come through the Coordinated Entry system once the shelter is ready to open.
Referrals will be coordinated through partner agencies under the existing Coordinated Entry system. More information will be shared closer to opening.
WHY THE LANDING PLACE MATTERS
The Landing Place will help address a critical gap in housing support for families by:
- Providing safe, temporary housing during times of crisis
- Offering individualized services to support housing stability and overall well-being, including addressing mental and physical health, and financial stability
- Reducing the number of families living in unsafe or unstable conditions
- Strengthening coordination among local housing and service partners
For Families
- Immediate access to safe and stable shelter.
- Support to find and secure permanent housing.
- Improved access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities.
- A structured environment that supports family healing and stability.
For the Community
- A reduction in family homelessness.
- Lower reliance on emergency services and crisis interventions.
- Stronger community partnerships to address root causes of homelessness.
- Improved outcomes for children experiencing homelessness.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
- Location: 1912 E. Kilgore Service Road, Portage, MI (located within the city of Kalamazoo)
- Facility Type: Former Country Inn & Suites hotel
- Number of Units: Up to 80
- Proximity to Services: Convenient access to I-94, Metro bus routes, schools, and community resources
Capacity & Services
- Designed to house multiple families at a time, with private family units.
- 24/7 on-site support staff to assist residents.
- A family-friendly, trauma-informed approach to shelter services.
- Access to case management, job training, childcare assistance, and healthcare coordination.
Facility & Features
- Private living spaces for families to maintain dignity and privacy.
- Child-friendly common areas with learning and recreational spaces.
- On-site supportive services to help families transition into permanent housing.
- Accessibility features to ensure inclusivity for families with disabilities.
OPERATIONS & SERVICES
The Landing Place will be operated by Family Promise of Southwest Michigan, a local affiliate of the national nonprofit organization Family Promise with decades of experience supporting families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise will operate the 24/7 family shelter using a low-barrier, trauma-informed, and housing-focused approach, creating more than 20 local jobs, further strengthening the community impact of this investment.