The Peter Dougherty Society was organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to restore, maintain, and display the home and grounds.

To increase children’s experiences with language and literacy to better understand themselves, communicate with others, and interact with the world.

To provide new athletic shoes to school-age children in Kalamazoo County who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and believe that all children should start school on equal footing

Norte is dedicated to building stronger, better connected, and more walk/bike-friendly communities by empowering the young and young at heart.