Community Organizations

Access of West Michigan

: 750 First St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Map)

: (616) 774-2175

Access links congregational, individual and community resources to eliminate hunger and reduce the impact of poverty in Kent County.

Aquinas College

: 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.

Axis, The Small Business Branding Center

: 1901 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Map)

: (616) 233-9716

THE Small Business Marketing Resource.

Bethlehem Church

: 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.

Carpe Diem Volleyball

: 1010 Front Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Map)

: (616) 458-3436

: (616) 458-3413

A volleyball fitness center offering volleyball leagues, tournaments, training, facility rental, and private lessons.

Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College

: 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.

Community Media Center

: 711 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Map)

: (616) 459-4788

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.

Degage Ministries

: 144 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Map)

: (616) 454-1661

A community center that serves the homeless and low income communities of Grand Rapids, serving 400-500+ individuals daily.

Eastown Community Association

: 415 Ethel SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Map)

: (616) 451-3025

: (616) 451-3026

A community association especially committed to BALLE principles - we also work closely with the Eastown Business Association.

Economic Development Foundation

: 1345 Monroe Nw Ste 132, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Map)

: (616) 459-4825

The EDF is a non-profit organization that promotes job creation through the SBA 504 loan program, helping finance fixed assets.

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