Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids

February 23, 2024

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Coffee and donuts with veterans living in Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. Our goal will be to share a meal with the veterans along with playing board games. Providing them with the comfort of knowing we truly care for them.

Refugee Education Center

March 22, 2024

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our goal is to show the Refugee Education Center just how important they are to our community. We will participate in organizing, decorating, and some light cleaning for the center, providing them with a helping hand in their time of need. 

Mary Free Bed YMCA

April 5, 2024 

2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Our goal will be to support the Veggie Van at the Mary Free Bed YMCA as they prepare to provide fresh produce at reduced prices for local families in need. We will be planting and helping them organize to ensure that their goals are met. 

Blandford Nature Center

"The mission of Blandford is to engage and empower our community through enriching experiences in nature. Our vision is a thriving, diverse community that supports a healthy, natural world."

https://www.blandfordnaturecenter.org/experiences/#volunteering

https://www.blandfordnaturecenter.org/

Kids Food Basket

"We nourish children living at or near the poverty level with critical evening meals to level the playing field for their academic achievement. Equipping children and families with greater access to fresh, locally grown food can help us build a more vibrant, healthier West Michigan."

https://kidsfoodbasket.org/volunteer/

Additionally, you can stop in the office (KC 1110) for paper bags to decorate for their Sack Suppers.

https://kidsfoodbasket.org/

The Humane Society of West MI

"To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement, and protection."

https://www.hswestmi.org/support.html

https://www.hswestmi.org/

IKUS: Indian Trails Camp

"ITC gives campers the ability to choose which activities they want to engage in no matter what their abilities are. It’s also because of our enthusiastic and energetic staff, who support and encourage campers as they challenge themselves."

https://ikuslife.org/get-involved/#tab-id-8

https://ikuslife.org/

Replenish of GVSU

"Replenish is an on campus, Grand Valley State University food resource, developed to support students."

https://www.gvsu.edu/basic/get-involved-with-replenish-14.htm

https://www.gvsu.edu/replenish/

The Children's Advocacy Center

"Our mission: To provide child centered prevention, advocacy, and team intervention in investigation, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse inclusive of all children and families."

https://cac-ottawa.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/

https://cac-ottawa.org/

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 

"Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids is located on 90 beautifully wooded and landscaped acres, right near the mighty Grand River. Established in 1885, this building was designed to meet the needs of veterans after the Civil War. However, we have built a new Home on the property to better serve the heroes of today…and tomorrow."

https://www.michigan.gov/mvh/support/volunteering

https://www.michigan.gov/mvh

Mary Free Bed YMCA

"Our Veggie Van® runs year round, making daily stops in urban neighborhoods throughout Grand Rapids and Muskegon, ensuring that fruits and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. We grow and sell locally grown, top-quality fruits and vegetables at reduced prices."

https://www.grymca.org/volunteer/

https://www.grymca.org/