Spotlight on Community Initiatives
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Community Food Club
The Community Food Club helps increase food security on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids. There are a variety of ways to get involved at the Community Food Club that supports our mission to promote food security in Kent County. Volunteers are key to creating a shopping environment that is dignified, respectful, and safe for all. Visit, communityfoodclubgr.org.
Literacy Center of West Michigan
Volunteer with the Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, an organization that seeks to “enrich the lives of neighborhood youth through diverse and engaging programs” through the Cook Art Center and Cook Library Center. There are opportunities to lead art, music or dance lessons, as well as assist students with homework and literacy, mentor, or lead STEM-related activities. To apply, visit gaah.org/volunteer.
Growing Roots
Work alongside an adult learner in our community as they improve their reading, writing and English language skills. Visit literacycenterwm.org/ volunteer to learn more.
Children’s Healing Center
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
The Children’s Healing Center works with local businesses, colleges and universities, medical centers and other nonprofits to create holistic services for sick kids. Volunteers are always needed, scheduled and on-call, at the center. To help out, visit childrenshealingcenter.org.
Growing Roots is a farm that provides a natural setting for those with developmental or cognitive challenges, such as autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental illness and cognitive impairments. There are many ways to volunteer on the farm, as well as donate money to the cause. The organization’s main needs, listed on the website, are help with spreading the word and funding for future programming. Head to wegrowroots.org to learn more and fill out a volunteer application.
Our future is bright. Melanie Orozco-Zavala Union High School Class of 2020, Challenge Scholar
Women’s LifeStyle Magazine • December 2020
Hats off to all graduates who followed their dreams and are ready to become tomorrow's leaders. Congratulations, Class of 2020! grfoundation.org 5
