When you sign up for Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards, you earn three reward points for every dollar you spend at any of our café locations. These points can be redeemed for discounts OR you choose to donate a portion directly to our Featured Non-Profit. From October through December 2025, our Featured Non-Profit is Mothers of Hope.

Located in the heart of Kalamazoo, Mothers of Hope is powered by women who understand the transformative power of motherhood. Their mission is to uplift families and strengthen our community through a deep commitment to recovery, empowerment, and support.

Each year, Mothers of Hope serves about 300 individuals and has touched the lives of well over 1,000 people since its founding—affecting countless families throughout our community. Through a variety of initiatives, they promote informed neighborhoods and work to ensure every individual has access to the knowledge and resources needed to thrive here in Kalamazoo. Their impact extends beyond direct services. From weekly produce distributions from their Community Garden—which supported over 40 families this season—to organizing powerful community events like their Annual Recovery Walk, Mothers of Hope continues to unite, uplift, and inspire.

Founded in 1998 by Gwen Lanier and Delores Johnson, Mothers of Hope began as a grassroots effort to support women in recovery—ensuring mothers could heal without being separated from their children. Today, the organization continues to provide peer-led support in a safe, culturally sensitive environment, helping women and families impacted by substance use.

Water Street is proud to support Mothers of Hope and we hope that you can help us in this effort.

Supporting non-profits throughout Kalamazoo county

Water Street’s Loyalty Rewards Program began in 2018 and features a new non-profit each quarter. With the help of our customers, we've been able to give a total of $19,475 to non-profit organizations to help support the important work they do in our community.

Check out our Giving page to learn how your organization can apply to be considered as our next Loyalty Rewards Featured Non-Profit.