BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Futures - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Futures X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familyfutures.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Futures REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T235047 CREATED:20251112T175920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T175920Z UID:10000408-1762934400-1762966800@familyfutures.org SUMMARY:šŸŽ Thanksgiving Community Meal & Resource Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Join The M.O.M.S Club of Grand Rapids\, RTS Trash Service\, and Meaning In Colors for our annual Thanksgiving Community Meal & Resource Giveaway a day dedicated to serving\, giving back\, and spreading warmth in our community.Ā \n\n\nEnjoy a free holiday meal and receive winter essentials including hats\, gloves\, socks\, and hand warmers while supplies last for those truly in need.\n\nĀ Date: Wednesday\, November 26\, 2025Ā Time: 10:00 AM ā€“ 2:30 PMĀ Location: Heartside Park301 Ionia Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503\n\nThis event is open to the public for those who are in need this holiday season of a warm meal and resources. Letā€™s come together to give thanks\, share kindness\, and make sure no one is left without a warm meal this holiday season.Ā \n\nEvent Partners:ā€¢ Markesha Witherspoon -The Moms Club Of Grand Rapidsā€¢ Ryan Johnson ā€” RTS Trash Serviceā€¢ Iryonna Davis ā€” Meaning In Colors URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/thanksgiving-resource-giveaway/ LOCATION:Heartside Park\, 301 Ionia Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T235047 CREATED:20250122T173650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T165125Z UID:10000196-1763049600-1763062200@familyfutures.org SUMMARY:šŸŽ Car Seat Safety Check DESCRIPTION:Corewell Health Helen DeVos Childrenā€™s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7:30pm. \nThis 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 \nA 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. URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/car-seat-safety-check-5/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Walker Fire Department\, 4101 Lake Michigan Drive\, Walker\, MI\, 49534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T235047 CREATED:20251112T174722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T175200Z UID:10000403-1763056800-1763062200@familyfutures.org SUMMARY:šŸ“šAdvanced Relationship Abuse Support Group DESCRIPTION:This 6-week educational advanced support group is for survivors of relationship abuse who have completed a cycle of Safe Haven Ministriesā€™ Relationship Abuse Support Group or have participated in similar programming. In addition\, we will focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. \nUpcoming Dates\nThursdays 6 pm-7:30 pm \n11/6 Trauma Bonds\n11/13 Relationship Grief\n11/20 Trusting Yourself Again\n12/4 Boundary Exploration\n12/11 Building Community\n12/18 Victim Survivor Thriver \nSnacks and refreshments offered. Childcare available. \nFor Information:\nCall or Text\, 616.452.6664 \nAdvocates are available 24/7 via call. text\, or webchat at sarehavenministries.org URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/advanced-relationship-abuse-support-group/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506 CATEGORIES:Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T235047 CREATED:20251112T171723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T171904Z UID:10000402-1763197200-1763208000@familyfutures.org SUMMARY:šŸŽ Kids Coat Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Where: Holy Name of Jesus Parish\n1630 Godfrey Ave. SW Wyoming\, MI 49509 \nWhen: Sat.\, November 15\, 2025\, 9am to 12pm. \nCoat Sizes: boys and girls sizes 12M\, to boys and girls XL\nNo need to sign up. First-come\, first-served basis.\nChild must be accompanied by a parent\, and child must be present. \nContact: Marty Brown 616-560-0479\, martybrown81@gmail.com if needed \nToday\, eighteen percent of American children and fourteen percent of Canadian children live in poverty. As a result\, many families cannot afford to provide even the basic necessity of a warm winter coat. Putting their faith into action\, Knights of Columbus councils have handed out more than 500\,000 coats to children throughout the United States and Canada through the Coats for Kids Program. \nThere are approximately 17\,000 Knights of Columbus councils that make up the worldā€™s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in 1882 to assist working-class and immigrant Catholics in the United States\, today the approximately two million members of the Knights put their faith into action through a broad range of charitable causes locally\, nationally\, and internationally with financial contributions and hands-on service. URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/kids-coat-giveaway/ LOCATION:Holy Name of Jesus Parish\, 1630 Godfrey Ave. SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Knights of Colombus":MAILTO:martybrown81@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T235047 CREATED:20251112T184022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184053Z UID:10000409-1763200800-1763226000@familyfutures.org SUMMARY:šŸŽ Coat Distribution / DistribuciĆ³n de Chamarras DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Coat Distribution! Weā€™ll be giving away over 700 brand-new jackets for kids on November 15 at 10:00AM. Jackets will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and children must be present to receive a jacket.\nThis year\, weā€™re also offering a limited number of jackets for adults. Donā€™t miss this opportunity to keep your family warm this winter!\n__________________________________\n\nĀ”ƚnase a nuestra campaƱa anual de DistribuciĆ³n de Chamarras para niƱos y familias! El 15 de Noviembre a las 10:00AM regalaremos mĆ”s de 700 chamarras nuevas para niƱos. Las chamarras se distribuirĆ”n por orden de llegada\, y los niƱos deben estar presentes para recibir una chamarra.\nEste aƱo\, tambiĆ©n ofrecemos un nĆŗmero limitado de chamarras para adultos. Ā”No pierda esta oportunidad de mantener a su familia abrigada este invierno! URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/coat-distribution/ LOCATION:Hispanic Center of West Michigan\, 1204 Cesar Chavez Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503 CATEGORIES:Free Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR