A private, liberal arts college rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, Aquinas College has a long established tradition of supporting local living economies. Aquinas' sustainable business program was the first undergraduate program of its kind in the United States.
The Center for Sustainability (C4S) at Aquinas College offers educational programs, events and a web-site (www.centerforsustainability.org) that promote practices to restore our environment, foster economic prosperity, and build vibrant communities.
Community Media Center is an assestive organization enabling community individuals, groups and non-profits to better realize their goals through understanding and effective use of communication tools.
A nonprofit choral program for K-12 girls with an outreach into urban Grand Rapids. Through teaching excellence in music, our goal is to raise self-esteem and build self confidence.
Through our grantmaking and initiatives, we lead Kent County in making positive, sustainable change. With a permanent endowment that’s been growing since 1922, our Community Foundation supports local nonprofits, guides significant social change and helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals.
Eastern Floral has been a significant part of the Grand Rapids community for over 60 years. Eastern Floral has grown to be recognized as an industry leader and has been awarded as a top 50 florist in the USA.