Hello West Michigan – Hello West Michigan has over 1,000 linked resources. Find information about things to do, resources for relocation, community involvement, and economy information.

Experience GR – Find information about things to do, events, restaurants, and hotels, in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids is an amazing place to live, work, and play. 

Eventbrite – Eventbrite is a global self-service ticketing platform for live experiences that allows anyone to create, share, find, and attend events that fuel their passions and enrich their lives.

Grand Valley's Diversity Page  The Compass 

• Grand Valley
  • Benefit Information Center – Find all you need to know about Grand Valley State University’s Benefits. New to Grand Valley, check out the introduction to your benefits video as well as how to make the most out of your benefits.
  • Priority Health Insurance – Priority Health allows you to find your perfect provider, search by provider type, languages spoken by providers, specialties, provider type, etc. 
• Other Resources
  • Hello West Michigan Healthcare Information – From large health systems to small community clinics, the West Michigan region provides state-of-the-art care in nearly every specialty imaginable. Whatever your needs may be, West Michigan’s diverse healthcare network has everything you need to stay healthy.

• Grand Valley 
  • Asian Faculty & Staff Association (2014) – Develops a community and support network that nurtures Asian faculty and staff within the GVSU community.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • West Michigan Asian American Association – Michigan nonprofit corporation that seeks to build a collaborative, active, and committed Asian American community in West Michigan with a focus on healthcare, education, and civic engagement.
• Markets
  • Asian Delight Market – Carries a comprehensive and diverse selection of more than 4000 Asian groceries from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines.
  • Gaslight Kitchen – An Asian restaurant specializing in Chinese-American dishes, providing a modern ambiance that combines contemporary comfort with traditional style. 
  • Golden Bridge Plaza – Kim Nhung Superstore – Offers the best line of ethnic food. They carry just about everything to make any type of Asian cuisine. They also carry many dry goods including, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Burmese, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, and also African goods. 
• Other Resources 
  • Asian American History, Demographics, & Issues – Asian-Nation, an authoritative, one-stop information resource and sociological exploration of the historical, demographic, political, and cultural issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community. 

• Grand Valley 
  • Black Faculty & Staff Association (2014) – Creates a sense of community and a support network for Black employees within the Grand Valley State University community. The Association also serves in an advisory capacity to University administrators, faculty, staff, and students regarding the general welfare of all Black employees at Grand Valley State University.
  • Positive Black Women (1995) – Aims to provide support for women of color at Grand Valley State University through building relationships, professional development, and a collaborative effort toward community enrichment.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • Grand Rapids Area Black Business Directory (GRABB) – GRABB works to foster an economy that creates prosperity and supports the revitalization of predominantly Black neighborhoods. GRABB expands opportunities for Black businesses in the Metro Grand Rapids area by assisting them with acquiring three forms of capital (Social, Intellectual, and Financial) and creating awareness for Black businesses.
  • Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) – GRAAHI creates programs that connect the community to health education. In partnership with community and neighborhood groups, we help seniors feel more connected, give women a framework to make healthy life choices, and provide life skills training for men.
• Markets
  • The South East Market - Products sourced first from black, brown, indigenous, local or womxn-led farms and businesses. They are in the business of building wealth for groups that have experienced systemic oppression.
• Other Resources
  • BL2END – An organization in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan for young professionals of color that intentionally focuses on Social Networking, Professional Development and Community Outreach on a monthly basis.

• Grand Valley 
  • Disability Support Resources - Provides support resources and accommodations that enhance the environment for persons with disabilities and help educate the university community on disability issues.
  • Accessible, Restroom and Wellness Room Information - Information based on each campus. 
  • Allendale Shuttle Services - This shuttle service is available to anyone that needs assistance getting to and from class or work.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • The Arc Kent County - Ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are valued in order that they and their families participate fully in and contribute to their community.
  • Reliable Medical Transportation - Non-emergency medical transportation providing professional door-to-door transportation anywhere originating from Kent County.
• Other Resources
  • Disability Resources of West Michigan - They are committed to accessibility, inclusion, and diversity while being consumer-directed and accountable.
  • Michigans Disability Resources - Website devoted especially to the interests, concerns, and needs of Michiganders with disabilities. 

• Grand Valley 
  • International Faculty & Friends (2007) – Provides opportunities to build community by focusing on the countries and cultures of our planet.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • After the Move – Personalized help for you and your family begin life in West Michigan. 
  • Grand Rapids Sister Cities International – A non-profit organization that works to build relationships between Grand Rapids and its sister cities by promoting understanding and mutual respect through exchanges in culture, art, education, and community and economic development.
• Markets/Restaurants 
  • India Market – Brings the rich flavors of India to you with a full range of quality Indian groceries from fresh vegetables, flours, lentils, and spices. 
  • Lewandoski’s Market – Go-to meat market for people across the state of Michigan with a unique Polish charm.
  • Martha’s International Market – A great place to shop for quality grocery products, offers a wide range of African, Jamaican, Caribbean, and Hispanic foods.
  • Mediterranean Island International Foods – The Mediterranean Island is not only an international foods store but also a community center for hundreds of people in the West Michigan area. 
  • Spice Of India – One-stop shop for all your South Asian groceries.
  • The Pita House – Local chain serving gyros, kebabs, shawarma, sandwiches & more in a casual setting.
• Other Resources
  • Western Michigan Bengali Culture Association – A “Family” of warm, friendly souls that share the same cultural heritage as you, have the same interest in Gourmet food, Adda, Cricket, and observe the same festivals you do. Our goal is to help each other in this distant land, forge lifelong relationships and have lots and lots of fun all through the year involving adults and kids.

• Grand Valley 
  • Interfaith Friendship Groups – These interfaith friendship groups provide safe and engaging spaces for you to meet people of different faith traditions or worldviews while enjoying some of your favorite activities. 
  • Campus Ministry – Provides a laid-back place for students to make lifelong friends, learn about the Christian faith, and enjoy college to the fullest.
  • The Compass – Places of worship in the Grand Rapids Area.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center
  • West Michigan Hindu Temple
  • At-Tawheed Islamic Center
  • Islamic Center and Masjid of Grand Rapids
• Other Resources 
  • Interfaith Dialogue Association – A grassroots organization that has for almost 3 decades worked toward advancing knowledge, understanding, tolerance, and acceptance among the various world religions that have an expression in Michigan and beyond. 
  • Church Finder – Search Grand Rapids churches by category, explore the church profile, about the church and its location all in one spot.

• Grand Valley 
  • Latino/a Faculty & Staff Association (2013) – The GVSU Latino/a Faculty & Staff Association seeks to advance the university’s commitment to diversity by being a vehicle to build community and to improve the recruitment, retention, and advancement of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic-owned businesses and assist the professional growth of the Hispanic business leaders in West Michigan. 
  • Hispanic Center of West Michigan – Provides unmet social services to the Hispanic Community in Greater West Michigan.
• Markets/Restaurants
  • El Granjero Mexican Grill – Casual spot offering classic south-of-the-border cooking & housemade horchata in a homey setting.
  • Latin American SuperMarket – Offers shopping and retail products, and a Butcher Shop. 
  • Mi Favorita – Restaurant and Ethnic grocery store Butcher Shop, Taqueria, Groceries, Mexican Products.
  • Supermercado Mexico - Has a wide range of products from all over Latin America to offer including fruits and vegetables, bakery, and Butcher Shop.

• Grand Valley 
  • LGBT Faculty & Staff Association (2007)
  • Transition-Related Procedure Coverage
  • Priority Health Gender Dysphoria Benefits Outline
• Grand Rapids Area 
  • GIFT – Provides the LGBT+ community with resources that promote a healthy LGBT+ community actively engaged in strong faith communities.
  • OutPro – OutPro is an LGBTQ professionals group that promotes a welcoming culture in the West Michigan community for LGBTQ professionals. Outpro offers opportunities for both social and professional networking through monthly gatherings at various venues throughout the city.
• Other Resources 
  • Equality Michigan – The primary goal is to connect victims of individual incidents of bias, discrimination, harassment, and violence, including intimate partner violence, to the support, referral, and navigational services they need to achieve justice.

• Grand Valley 
  • Native American Advisory Council (2009) – Creates and facilitates an inclusive environment for Native American students, staff, faculty, and community.
• Grand Rapids Area 
  • Grand Rapids Public Museum – On display are hundreds of artifacts representing Native American decorative arts, clothing, weapons and tools. Throughout the exhibit are video interviews with Anishinaabe elders, parents, artists and professionals.
• Other Resources 
  • Native American Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services – Our Native American Affairs office provides a broad range of social services to protect, preserve and strengthen Native American families both on and off tribal lands.
  • Tribal Service Area Matrix – Map reference.

• Grand Valley 
  • Military and Veterans Resource Center – The Peter F. Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center provides support for veterans, active service members, and dependents in transitioning, successfully progressing to degree completion, and on to rewarding post-military careers.
  • Military Veterans Faculty & Staff Affinity Group (MVFSA) – New as of January 2024! Are you a military veteran looking to connect with like-minded individuals on campus? We are excited to invite you to be founding member for the Military Veteran Faculty & Staff Affinity (MVFSA) group at GVSU. Much like our existing affinity groups that have been fostering community and collaboration, the MVFSA aims to create a space for military veterans among our faculty and staff. This group will be a platform to share experiences, build camaraderie, and support one another in the unique journey of being a military veteran in academia. Join President Emeritus Tom Haas and Shane Scherer, the director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center, in shaping the foundation of this exciting initiative. Join the MVFSA group.
  • Veterans Upward Bound - A student-centered commitment to Veteran opportunity and access in successfully pursuing, or completing, postsecondary education. 
• Grand Rapids Area
  • West Michigan Veterans Coalition – Collaboration between local military-friendly organizations that provide support, information, and resources to those that have served or are serving in the Armed Forces and their families, employers, and other organizations throughout West Michigan.
  • Grand Rapids Veterans Center – Provides Individual and group counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families; Family counseling for military related issues; Bereavement (grief) counseling; Military sexual trauma counseling and referral; Community outreach and education; Substance abuse assessment and referral; Employment referral; Referral of other VA services. 
  • Kent County Vet Services – Helps with: Service-Connected Disability Claims; applying for VA non-service-connected pensions; applying for Surviving Spouse Pensions; county and federal burial benefits; veterans ID cards; Eligibility Verification Reports; educational benefits; retrieving military service records; Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund; working with social services and government agencies; upgrading of discharges, if possible; document notarizing and many other Veterans issues.
• Other Resources 
  • VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics – Offers primary medical and mental health services. Once eligibility has been determined, each patient is assigned to a primary care provider and team, who provides continuous and coordinated care. The VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics provide health care services to veterans in 20 southwest Michigan counties. 
  • Veteran Business Directory – Comprehensive, user-friendly member network directory of small, medium, and large businesses owned by veterans, service-disabled veterans (SDVOSBs / DVBEs) active duty military, reservists, and military spouses.
  • Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) – Helps veterans and their family members, employers and educators. 

• Grand Valley 
  • Women's Commission (1996) – Advocates for all women on campus by acting on their issues and by promoting equity and social justice, ever conscious of the intersection of race, class, gender, and orientation.
  • Positive Black Women (1995) – Aims to provide support for women of color at Grand Valley State University through building relationships, professional development, and a collaborative effort toward community enrichment.
• Grand Rapids Area
  • Athena – Empowers, connects and equips women in West Michigan to fearlessly lead and cultivate our next generation of leaders.
• Other Resources 
  • Great Lakes Women's Business Council – Committed to empowering women and minorities economically through access to capital assistance programs, business development training, vendor certification, and business-to-business networking.