Ugly Sweater Fundraiser and Party

The 11th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

Vote for your favorite sweater, enjoy great food, great company, and help us support students.

Tuesday, December 9th
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Bell’s Brewery
Downtown Kalamazoo

It’s sweater season at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo.

We’re delighted to host our 11th annual Ugly Sweater event at Bell’s Brewery on December 9th, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Tickets are available now, and a limited number will be available at the door.

Each year we gather in our ugliest of sweaters to bring awareness to our whole child approach of supporting students. This approach includes providing essentials such as warm winter-wear and supplies – just one of the dozens of ways that CIS supports kids in Kalamazoo.

This year’s party

Join us at this year’s fundraiser event at Bell’s Brewery on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase and a limited number will be available at the door. Come prepared to vote for your favorite ugly sweater sponsored by one of our sweater sponsors.

New for 2025! We’re introducing a second competition open to all guests—the coveted Fan Favorite Award! Wear your most delightfully ugly sweater to this year’s event and join in the fun.

Note: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. If you have any dietary, access, or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you RSVP to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable accommodations. Please note: Bell’s Brewery is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

Meet our sweaters and vote!

Our sponsors have each created an Ugly Sweater for this years contest. View the submissions below, and vote for your favorite by clicking it’s link to donate. All proceeds go to Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo to support our whole child approach of supporting students. The winner will be announced at the party.

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“It's Cozy by the Fireplace”

AZON

VOTE HERE

“Gingerbread House”

JP Morgan Chase

VOTE HERE

“Season of Sweetness Sweater"

Edwards Garment

VOTE HERE

“Humphrey Globe Big or Go Home Sweater!”

Humphrey Products

VOTE HERE

“6 7”

Kalamazoo Public Schools

VOTE HERE

“Dadvent”

Kalsec

VOTE HERE

“Wreath-Wrapped Warmth”

Old National Bank

VOTE HERE

Thank you to our sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring our upcoming Ugly Sweater Party and Fundraiser, check out our sponsorship package here.

Ian Kennedy

CIS’s mission of empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life is complementary to Kalsec’s own purpose: unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. Kalsec focuses its corporate giving on educational initiatives, and we are proud to support CIS as it helps students reach their full potential to succeed in both school and life. Finally, one of Kalsec’s core values is to have fun along the way… the Ugly Sweater Party is a great event to build relationships, have fun, and support a great cause – helping students and in turn our community.

General Counsel & Chair – Corporate Giving and Sponsorship Committee

The 11th Annual Ugly Sweater Party

It’s sweater season at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo.

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This year’s party