Spotlight on Community Initiatives
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Sponsored by Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GR Mutual Aid
The Grand Rapids Area Mutual Aid Network is looking for volunteers to help pick up groceries and deliver to people who are not able to safely leave their homes. They will be reimbursed for the purchase. Volunteers with a background in counseling or social work are needed to help with emotional support for community members who may need it during this time. If you’re not able to volunteer, donations are needed to continue to help providing the most vulnerable of the Grand Rapids community with groceries, supplies and financial support. facebook.com/GRAMutAid
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
Heartside Gleaning Initiative
Heartside Gleaning empowers Heartside and surrounding communities to become healthier through increased access to healthy food and nutrition education by collecting excess produce from farmer’s markets and redistributing it. Since 2014, the organization has collected and redistributed more than 130,000 pounds of food. heartsidegleaning.org/volunteer.html
Hope for Single Moms
This organization provides support for single moms while they achieve a career education by providing education, mentorship, community and life assistance. There are various opportunities to volunteer for tasks such as meal preparation, transportation, tutoring, fundraising, digital marketing and more. hsmgr.org
Our future is bright. Melanie Orozco-Zavala Union High School Class of 2020, Challenge Scholar
Women’s LifeStyle Magazine • September 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
