Community Resources

Community health center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale.

Provides affordable homeownership opportunities and home repair services for qualifying families in Kent County.

Connects residents with affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and homeownership programs.

Affordable housing development and homeownership programs for underserved communities.

Call 211 for free information and referrals to health, human, and social services. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.

Workforce development agency offering job training, career counseling, and employment services.

Faith-based life recovery services and support

Empowering African immigrants and refugees through services and cultural programs

Disability resources, accessibility modifications, and advocacy services.

Neighborhood church serving families through worship and community programs

Multicultural church celebrating diversity in worship and community

Amplifying community voices and supporting grassroots initiatives for positive change

Job posting board from Amplify GR connecting residents to employment opportunities.

Mental health and substance use services, family support, and wellness programs for all ages.

Strengthening community through programs, activities, and support services

Pre-apprenticeship construction training, GED education, OSHA 10 training, counseling, case management for youth 17-24 seeking job skills and education.

Ministry focused on outreach, evangelism, and community transformation

Advancing equity and justice for Black communities through collaboration and advocacy

Community-focused planning process where neighbors, business owners and partners work together to create a vision for the heart of Boston Square neighborhood.

Promoting holistic health and wellness in the Boston Square neighborhood

Provides medical care and life-changing surgeries for children with disabilities in underserved communities.

Childcare resource and referral agency. Helps families find quality childcare and provides childcare assistance information.

Connecting families to coordinated care and support services for children's behavioral health

Baby and toddler pantry, food assistance, and comprehensive social services for families in need.

Providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community regardless of ability to pay

Vibrant church community focused on worship and city transformation

Official job postings for employment opportunities with the City of Grand Rapids.

Information on city planning meetings, zoning, development projects, and community engagement opportunities.

Free expungement services through West Michigan Works. Helps remove prior convictions from public record for better employment opportunities.

Providing affordable, fresh food to families through a membership-based food distribution model

Kent County's coordinated entry system for housing assistance. Connects families experiencing homelessness with housing resources.

Financial counseling, debt management, and homebuyer education programs.

Community health center offering primary care and wellness services

Reducing gun violence through community-based intervention and prevention

Providing child and family services including foster care, adoption, and counseling

A record store and community hub for culture and connection.

Advocating for and empowering people with disabilities to live independently

Christian Reformed church serving the community through faith and action

Store providing basic home essentials for families with public assistance. $20/year membership for qualifying families.

Dynamic church community emphasizing worship and life transformation

Investigates allegations of illegal housing discrimination based on protected classes. Free services, can report anonymously.

Prevents and ends family homelessness through diversion, shelter, stabilization, housing solutions, and early childhood services. Keeps families together while helping them build independence.

Fighting hunger by providing food to people in need across West Michigan

Baptist congregation providing traditional worship and community ministry

Downtown church offering worship and engagement with urban community

A community-centered theater venue in Grand Rapids bringing local stories and performances to the stage.

Historic church serving the community through worship and mission

Job training programs, career advancement center, and workforce development courses at Grand Rapids Community College's technical center.

Serves 15,000+ residents improving safety, quality of life, and connections. Strives to preserve and improve the unique characteristics of Garfield Park neighborhood.

Free education and career training program for youth 16-24, offering academic skills, career training, and job placement assistance.

Job training, career services, and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment.

CRC congregation serving through worship and community ministries

Addressing health disparities and promoting wellness in the African American community

Museum and archives dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American history and culture in Grand Rapids.

Seventh-day Adventist church providing worship and spiritual community

Creates opportunities for transformation through entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community partnerships in Madison Square.

Local job postings from Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce member businesses.

Employment assessment, counseling, placement, and career development services including recruitment and referral assistance.

Providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services

Creating healthier homes and communities through education and environmental interventions

Mobilizing community resources to improve lives and strengthen communities

Supporting Hispanic families with social services, education, and advocacy

Nonprofit providing free home repairs, accessibility modifications, and critical home repairs for low-income homeowners.

Career education support for single mothers. Helps with career planning, childcare assistance, and pathway to financial independence.

Immediate assistance for families with dependent minors experiencing homelessness. Community Rebuilders intake through coordinated entry.

Leading job search platform with thousands of job listings across all industries.

Department of Health and Human Services office providing public assistance including TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits.

Free preschool program for low-income families. Comprehensive early childhood education and family support services.

Nutrition program for pregnant/nursing women and children under 5. Provides healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

Nourishing children with sack suppers to help them learn, grow, and thrive

Advances racial equity in Grand Rapids by expanding affordable housing and increasing community power. 20 years of experience building affordable housing.

Faith community centered on worship, prayer, and biblical teaching

Personal care items, clothing, baby items, furniture, and appliances for families in need. Registration required.

Nonprofit law firm providing free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals in consumer, family, housing, and benefits matters.

Urban ministry serving the community through faith-based programs and outreach

Ministering to the community through worship, outreach, and life transformation

Mortgage product available to first-time homebuyers statewide and repeat homebuyers in targeted areas. Work with participating lenders.

A community land trust and affordable housing organization dedicated to preserving and expanding affordable homeownership in Grand Rapids.

Community church providing worship, spiritual growth, and service opportunities

South Hill campus of Madison Church serving the neighborhood

Network of nonprofits providing education, health, youth development, and community resources. Quarterly community partner luncheons for neighborhood collaboration.

Community library providing books, programs, and resources for all ages

Facebook community group for Madison Square neighborhood residents to connect and share information.

Connecting veterans with mental health and support resources

Baptist church committed to worship, discipleship, and community impact

Supporting minority-owned businesses through certification, connections, and business development opportunities

Provides refugees and newcomers with rental assistance up to $500/month for 12 months. Eligibility based on immigration status and income.

Career coaching, occupational skills training, job placement, apprenticeship training, and pre-apprenticeship programs for Michigan job seekers.

Employment partner connecting businesses with top-tier talent across healthcare, manufacturing/light industrial, and professional sectors. Values diversity, inclusion, and employee support.

Strategic consulting firm partnering with nonprofits and social justice organizations on implementation support, coalition building, fundraising, and values-driven strategy for community impact.

Recording studio and art space supporting local artists and musicians in the community

Community arts and cultural organization serving Grand Rapids.

Arts and education nonprofit offering youth arts camps, workshops, and music programs in partnership with City of Grand Rapids.

Helps families become homeowners through holistic Education Empowerment Programs. Breaking financial barriers with tools for generational legacy.

Advancing civil rights and racial justice through advocacy and community action

Cultural center promoting African and African American arts, culture, and community engagement.

24/7 confidential support for domestic violence survivors. Free, confidential crisis support.

Faith community offering worship, fellowship, and spiritual support

Multi-ethnic church committed to community renewal and spiritual formation

A media organization empowering the next generation of content creators and storytellers in the Grand Rapids community.

Faith-based social enterprise providing job training and employment in wood manufacturing, construction, and city services for returning citizens.

Fostering neighborhood connections and community development initiatives

Community church offering worship, fellowship, and spiritual enrichment

African-centered spiritual community celebrating heritage and faith

Baptist church providing worship, discipleship, and community outreach

Financial education workshops, coaching, and advocacy. dfree 12 Steps to Financial Freedom, Money Talk Workshop, Credit Building 101, and 500 Strong program.

Empowering youth through mentorship, education, and community engagement

Provides free home-delivered, medically supportive meals to individuals facing health crisis. Teen chef program empowers youth through culinary training and mentorship.

Providing nutritious food assistance to individuals and families in need

Domestic violence shelter and support services for individuals and families fleeing abuse.

Emergency assistance, food pantry, and comprehensive social services. Multiple programs for individuals and families in need.

Community center offering fitness, recreation, education, and arts programs

Building strong communities through social services and community development

Youth-centered organization providing safe spaces, creative outlets, and life-building programs including summer camps, after-school programs, financial literacy, and tech training for ages 8-24.

Place-based urban community transformation initiative supporting resident-led solutions through Impact Teams focused on public safety, housing, education, and health & wellness.

Faith community focused on spiritual growth and neighborhood connection

Neighborhood church providing worship and community connection

Job search engine with local Grand Rapids employment opportunities.

Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources, mentorship, and community connections

Shared commercial kitchen for food entrepreneurs. Three-year program from starter to simmer to sizzle. Graduates of Kitchen Accelerator Program only.

Historic AME Zion church committed to worship and social justice

Catholic parish providing worship, sacraments, and spiritual formation for all ages.

Episcopal parish providing liturgical worship and community service

Supporting neighborhood vitality through community engagement and development

Church community focused on worship, discipleship, and neighborhood engagement

Helping formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reintegrate into the community

Breaks the generational cycle of incarceration by reconnecting youth of color and their families to community through mentorship, coaching, and storytelling programs.

A spoken word and literary arts organization cultivating voice, community, and creative expression in Grand Rapids.

Career opportunities with Grand Rapids' public transit system.

Building community through support, connection, and mutual aid

Supporting youth and families through programs focused on wellbeing and development

Baptist church offering worship, teaching, and fellowship

Contemporary church community emphasizing connection, worship, and growth

Serving neighbors with programs for children, youth, families, and seniors

Equipping church leaders to serve urban communities effectively

Advancing justice and equity through community organizing and advocacy

Faith-based ministry supporting families through programs and resources

Building vibrant futures for children, families, and communities in Michigan

Connecting families to quality childcare resources and pathways in the community

Youth and family services including foster care, adoption, counseling, and community-based programs.

Contemporary church focused on spiritual growth and community service

Hands-on construction training in skilled trades for high school students, adults, and industry professionals with national certification.

Empowers at-risk women globally through job training, education, and economic development programs.

24-hour crisis line and domestic violence services. Confidential support for individuals in abusive situations.

Youth financial literacy nonprofit providing workshops, camps, and Money Manager Kits teaching kids to spend, save, share, and invest.

Job search platform connecting job seekers with employers across multiple industries.