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Join In!: Community Volunteer Opportunities
Spotlight on Community Initiatives
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Community Food Club
e Community Food Club helps increase food security on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids. ere 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 digni ed, respectful, and safe for all. Visit, communityfoodclubgr.org.
Literacy Center of West Michigan
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
e Children’s Healing Center works with local businesses, colleges and universities, medical centers and other nonpro ts to create holistic services for sick kids. Volunteers are always needed, scheduled and on-call, at the center. To help out, visit childrenshealingcenter.org.
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
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. ere 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
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. ere are many ways to volunteer on the farm, as well as donate money to the cause. e 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 ll out a volunteer application.
Melanie Orozco-Zavala Union High School Class of 2020, Challenge Scholar
Our future is bright.
Hats off to all graduates who followed their dreams and are ready to become tomorrow's leaders. Congratulations, Class of 2020! grfoundation.org
