Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids - Family Night
2024-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 8 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!

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Know Your Rights Workshop
2025-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Exalta Health, 2060 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS: INTERACCIONES CON ICE, CBP, Y LA POLICIA YA SEA EN EL HOGAR, MIENTRA CONDUCES, O EN ESPACIOS PÚBLICOS
Enero 17 2024
Horas 5:30-7:00pm
Exalta Health
2060 S Division
Por favor registrate para proposito de planificación
Ofreceremos bocadillos

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Expungement Resource Fair
2025-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING YOUR EXPUNGEMENT ELIGIBILITY?
This FREE Expungement Resource Fair provides valuable information and one-on-one support from attorneys to help you navigate the expungement process. Anyone in the Grand Rapids community seeking expungement resources is welcome!
For more information contact Jamell Hatchett:
(616) 451-9140 • Jamell@lincrev.org

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-01-23 16:00 - 19:30 | Alpine Township Fire Department, 1100 Henze St NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, United States
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7:30pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Kids & Family Expo
2025-01-25 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503
The Kids & Family Expo returns to DeVos Place on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
This family-focused community event encourages families to play & move with physical activities, learn & explore with educational fun, and lead healthier lives in an active environment all while encouraging families to engage in family bonding time. This event is fun for the whole family!
