Spotlight on Community Initiatives
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Sponsored by Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids provides dynamic support to individuals living with cancer, their families and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. The organization is seeking volunteers for tasks that can be done while social distancing, such as grounds work, sewing/knitting, phone calls, card making, remote office projects and virtual programming facilitation. gildasclubgr.org/ get-involved
Grand Rapids Urban League
The Grand Rapids Urban League supports all people in achieving self-sufficiency and equality. Their dynamic programming involves employment, health, education, racial equity and youth. Support their work by making a financial donation. Donations provide funding for training adults in areas of job readiness and retention, computer literacy, and entrepreneurship; providing technology for children and adults; providing educational opportunities and mentorship, counseling and more. To donate, visit grurbanleague.org/get-involved
Moms Bloom Inc.
MomsBloom believes that every family with a newborn baby deserves to have support, community and confidence. Our volunteer-driven programs ensure this belief becomes a reality for over 200 families each year. To sign up, visit: momsbloom.org/volunteer
Literacy Center of West Michigan
The Literally Center of West Michigan provides 1-on-1 support for adults in our community who face barriers due to low literacy. Volunteer tutors are only required to read and write English. While tutors and learners meet 1-on-1 (virtually), the Literacy Center provides robust support for both parties to order to make for a successful outcome. Volunteer orientations are current taking place online. Visit literacycenterwm.org/volunteer-resources
Scholarships are available to fuel your impact. Each year the Community Foundation awardss more than $1 million in scholarships to Kent County students like Vanessa. More than 500 scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students attending college or trade school.. Apply by March 1 at grfoundation.org/scholarships.
Women’s LifeStyle Magazine • February 2021
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