: 1607 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Map)
: (616) 732-4460
A 2,400 student private liberal arts college with the first and only undergraduate Sustainable Business Program in the U.S. Aquinas has a long established tradition of supporting local living economies.
: 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Map)
: (616) 456-1741
Bethlehem Church is a Community centered on Gods grace and focused on worship, music and social justice with a goal of growing together in Faith and Action.
: 1607 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Map)
: (616) 632-1994
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.
: 711 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Map)
: (616) 459-4788
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