Roof Sit | 28 Years of Hosting Roof Sit

Did you know that 13 cases of child abuse and neglect are reported EVERY DAY in Kalamazoo County alone?

May 14, 15 & 16

Roof Sit is a powerful reflection of our community in-action, raising money and awareness in support of those who need it most.

Join us for An Evening Under the Roof, our inaugural Roof Sit event at The Desenberg! Enjoy beer, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and dessert while taking part in a short, meaningful program emceed by Andy Dominianni, Jessica Harthorn, and Keith Thompson of WWMT News Channel 3. You’re invited to be part of this special evening!

Tickets are $50.

Click below for directions to The Desenberg

2026 Roof Sit Sponsor Book

Interested in sponsoring Roof Sit? Email info@chcmi.org

Roof Sit is an event that raises awareness and funds for Community Healing Centers’ Children’s Programs. These programs include the Bill Wright Children’s Advocacy Center of Kalamazoo, Children’s Alliance programming, Infant Mental Health Services, and case management and mental health services for youth. Roof Sit is a powerful reflection of our community in-action, mobilizing to bring hope and healing to children and families in our community. This annual event and is held at the corner of S. Westnedge and Milham in Portage, Michigan.

Sponsors help underwrite the expenses for these families so they can focus on healing and working through their trauma. We make our services accessible to anyone in our community that needs them.

Join us for our 28th year of Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect!

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 – 8 pm

An Evening Under the Roof

Join us for An Evening Under the Roof, our inaugural Roof Sit event! Enjoy beer, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and dessert while taking part in a short, meaningful program emceed by Andy Dominianni, Jessica Harthorn, and Keith Thompson of WWMT News Channel 3. You’re invited to be part of this special evening! Tickets are $50.

Friday, May 15, 2026
Engines revs up at dusk!

Light up the Night Car Show

Don’t miss this family friendly Friday night car show featuring Vader Nation and Ibison Concessions!

Saturday May 16, 2026
10 am – noon

Woof Sit + Coffee & Corvettes

Cuddles and classics all in one place! Join us for a special combined event featuring Woof Sit with the adorable “puppy pile” (in partnership with the SPCA of Southwest Michigan) and Coffee & Corvettes with the Kalamazoo Corvette Club. Sip coffee, meet sweet pups, and check out stunning cars. Fun for animal lovers and car enthusiasts alike!