Family Futures

Community Engagement Series - Learning Readiness
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Alger Middle School, 921 Alger Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Join us for a special event focused on learning readiness, part of our ongoing promise initiatives. Engage in activities designed to support social-emotional development, resilience, attendance, trauma response, safety, and well-being —ensuring every child is ready to succeed in school and life.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE - Linc Up Turket Giveaway
2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
November 23rd, 9am – 12pm
LINC UP Gallery
341 Hall St SE
Grand Rapids, MI

No registration is required, so arrive early!
One turkey per family while supplies last

COMMUNITY RESOURCE - All Things Fatherhood — Dads-Giving and Turkey Giveaway
2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | The Vibe, 950 28th St SE, Grand Rapids
November 23rd, 12pm – 2pm
The Vibe Office Space
950 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI

While supplies last!
Light refreshments will be served

For more information visit www.allthingsfatherhoodinc.com

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Santa Claus Girls
2024-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
December 14th
Open registration
Ages 0-12
Delivery time: 9am – 4pm
For more information visit https://www.santaclausgirls.org/family-register/

COMMUNITY RESOURCE - Toys for Tots
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-01 19:00 | MI
Applications open Oct 1st – Dec 1st
Pick up date is Dec 21st
1 free toy per child
(616) 813 – 3945
For more information visit https://grand-rapids-mi.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | The Salvation Army — Angel Tree
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-02 17:00 | MI
Applications are open from Sep 30th – Dec 2nd
Ages 0-16 and 60+
(616) 459 – 3433
https://saangeltree.org/

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | St. Mary Catholic Church — Holiday Meal Boxes
2024-11-25 09:00 - 2024-12-13 17:00 | St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 418 Second St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
St Mary Food Pantry
418 Second St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459 – 7390

Located at the back porch of the office building at 423 1st St NW

Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids - Family Night
2024-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids for their November Family Night on November 26th from 5-7 PM. Learn more at https://bgcgrandrapids.org/families/#calendar

COMMUNITY RESOURCE - Mel Trotter Community Meal
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503
Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free, traditional Thanksgiving Community Meal for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as anyone in the greater Grand Rapids community who is looking for fellowship around a Thanksgiving table.
Open: 10am – 1pm
Meal: 11am – 1pm
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454 – 8249
For more information visit https://www.meltrotter.org/events/thanksgiving/

COMMUNITY PROJECT | The Deborah Project - Toy Giveaway
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Kingdom Life Church, 23177 KALAMAZOO AVE,, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
December 7, 12 PM
Diapers – Household Supplies – Personal Care Items
Kingdom Life Church
23177 KALAMAZOO AVE,
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
ph: 616.452.6330
kImchurch.com

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Catholic Charities — God’s Kitchen
2024-12-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Catholic Charities
December 9th, 12:30pm – 2pm
303 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For more information visit https://ccwestmi.org/gods-kitchen-food-and-pantry-services/

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Signing Santa
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Northview High School, 4451 Hunsberger Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY WITH SANTA!
A fun holiday event for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing children! There will be crafts, games, and take-aways for everyone. Every child will have a chance to Sign with Santa and receive a gift!
This event is FREE to attend. We ask that you please pre-register the children attending so that our elves know how many gifts to have ready!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Time & Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10am-1pm
Location: Northview High School Cafeteria, 4451 Hunsberger Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Questions about the event? Please email Erica Chapin, Community & Partnerships Manager, at echapin@deafhhs.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | North Kent Connect — Christmas Gift Shop
2024-12-17 09:00 - 17:00 | North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
Dec 17th
9am – 5pm (select a two-hour time slot)
NKC Thrift Store
10075 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866 – 3478

Current NKC clients with children only!
Signup ends December 5.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Baxter House Christmas Basket Distribution
2024-12-18 12:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Christmas Basket Pick Up
Wednesday, December 18th & Thursday, December 19th
12:00-7:00PM: Baxter Gym

Get all the all the fixings to take home to make and enjoy a holiday meal with your family! Please bring your pink receipt AND an ID to pick up your basket.

Pre-registration is required to receive a Christmas Basket during this distribution event. All registrations must be done in-person at our Marketplace. If your family received a basket for Thanksgiving, you are not eligible to receive one for Christmas.
Pick up only, no delivery is available. If baskets are not picked up by 7PM on Thursday, December 19th they are subject to be given to another family in need.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Mobile Food Pantry
2024-12-18 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-12-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-28 17:00 - 19:00 and 5 more dates | MI
Mobile Food Pantries are like farmers’ markets on wheels, delivering a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and baked goods to people in need of emergency food at no cost.
This schedule is provided as a courtesy. It is not guaranteed to be error-free and may be updated or changed at any time, so use it at your own risk.
Unless otherwise noted, all Mobile Pantries are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time.
If you have questions about a specific Mobile Pantry, please contact the host agency.
Many Mobile Food Pantry sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy (stand-in) for another household that cannot physically attend. You will need to be prepared to provide the name, address and household size of any other family you are picking up for. Most Mobile Pantry sites have a limit on how many households you can pick up for and should tell you that limit if you ask.
DECEMBER 18
4:30 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
DECEMBER 19
5:00 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Calvary Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Innovation Central High School-Bus Lane off College Ave., 421 Fountain Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
DECEMBER 21
09:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Vineyard North Church, 4700 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
10:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Community CRC, 150 Burt St. SE, Wyoming, MI 49548
10:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Linc Up, 1167 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
1:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Zion Lutheran Church, 582 Lamoreaux Drive NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
DECEMBER 28
9:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52nd Street, Kentwood, MI 49508
JANUARY 6
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Cascade Fellowship CRC, 6655 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
JANUARY 8
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th Street SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
4:30 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Godwin High School, 50 35th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
6:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, 1550 Oswego Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
JANUARY 9
4:30 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Sibley Elementary School, 943 Sibley NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
JANUARY 10
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church, 3190 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
JANUARY 13
6:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Kentwood Christian Church, 5841 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
JANUARY 14
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center, 1824 Godfrey Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
JANUARY 15
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
5:00 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Westend Christian Reformed Church, 1015 Westend NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | North Kent Connect — Holiday Pantry
2024-12-19 09:00 - 17:00 | North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
December 19th, 9am – 5pm
NKC Thrift Store
10075 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866 – 3478

Current clients of NKC only
Register with case manager by Dec. 5th
Present reminder card at pick up
Only choose one month to pick up

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Feed the Block
2024-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join Linc Up for Feed the Block – A community nourishment event dedicated to providing free, nutritious food to our neighbors!
Come together at 341 Hall Street SE on Saturday, December 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM, to share in the bounty and the spirit of community care.
Volunteers are the heart of this event — click here sign up to contribute to this day of giving and connection.
Your support helps us ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. See you there!
