Join In!: Community Volunteer Opportunities

Spotlight on Community Initiatives

Join In

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. e organization is seeking volunteers for tasks that can be done while social distancing, such as grounds work, sewing/knitting, phone calls, card making, remote o ce projects and virtual programming facilitation. gildasclubgr.org/ get-involved

Grand Rapids Urban League

e Grand Rapids Urban League supports all people in achieving self-su ciency and equality. eir dynamic programming involves employment, health, education, racial equity and youth. Support their work by making a nancial 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 con dence. 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

e 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 awards s 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. .