Community Resources
Support and programs available to family leaders across Kent County and West Michigan.
Disclaimer
This list is meant to be a helpful compilation of resources and organizations that have provided guidance, support, or assistance to members of the Steelcase Foundation’s Investment in Families Initiative. This collection was pulled together based on feedback received by the participating cohort partners and staff and is by no means an exhaustive or final list of resources and organizations in Kent County. This will be updated as additional information is made available. Please note this list should not be considered an endorsement or a grant-making effort by any of the organizations included. See our current funding priorities →
Resources
Mental Health & Maternal Wellness
Mental health counseling, substance use recovery, housing support
1115 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 456-6571 www.arborcircle.org
Primary Medical Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Healthcare, Schoolbased Healthcare, Healthcare for the Homeless
(616) 336-8800
www.catherineshc.org
Primary Medical Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Healthcare, Vision Care, Pediatrics, Pharmacy
Health resources for African American communities, including women’s health initiatives: community-based education, maternal health support, prevention strategies, and resources
Family support services, workforce development, language services, youth and education services, mental health services
1204 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids
(616) 742-0200
www.hispanic-center.org
Weekly faith-based gatherings with shared meals, free childcare/youth programming, facilitated peer conversations; free professional individual and group counseling, life-skills workshops, mentoring; car care program
(616) 387-0165 www.hopeunexpected.org
Mental health services: individual and group therapy
1345 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 323, Grand Rapids
(616) 233-6094
www.jumpstart2recovery.com
Home-visit program providing prenatal education, breastfeeding support, and growth-tracking
(616) 632-7058 www.kentcountymi.gov/health
Breastfeeding support, education, advocacy, research and connection
100 S. Pine St, Suite 270, Zeeland (616) 748-6036 www.lactationcollective.org
Culturally responsive and affirming mental health resources
Connecting with local therapists specializing in postpartum depression/anxiety and finding peer support groups
Clinical mental health intervention for perinatal and postpartum mood disorders; outpatient therapy and partial hospitalization program
300 68th St SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 455-5000
www.pinerest.org
Mental health therapy, professional development
2335 Burton St SE, Suite 210, Grand Rapids
(616) 236-3600
www.resiliencetherapy.net
Residential services, advocacy, nurse examiner program, and counseling and therapy
25 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 459-4681
www.ywcawcmi.org
Resources
Housing, Legal & Financial Support
Home fire recovery support; financial assistance, shelter and mental health services
3886 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 456-8661
www.redcross.org
Benevolence Fund for facing eviction and homelessness; support
707 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 956-9377
www.calvarygr.org
Housing support: investigative services, advice, advocacy, conciliation, attorney referrals, community education
20 Hall Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 451-2980
www.fhcwm.org
Home buyer education and housing support
415 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids
(616) 336-9333
www.iccf.org
Heartside Financial Assistance Program; support
107 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 454-7204
www.lagrave.org
Child savings accounts; support
P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids (multiple branches)
(800) 242-9790
www.lmcu.org
Legal support: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, taxes, individual rights
25 Division Ave S, Suite 300, Grand Rapids
(616) 774-0672
www.lawestmi.org
Employment Support Services (ESS), Michigan Medicaid, SNAP, WIC; support
(517) 241-3740
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
As of July 1, eligible moms in the 49507 zip code receive a $1,500 payment during mid-pregnancy, followed by $500/month for the first six months of the infant’s life
Crisis support, advocacy, shelter and housing support, legal services, children and teen services, support groups
2627 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 452-6664
www.safehavenministries.org
Spiritual programs, utility rent assistance, holiday giving, homeless shelters, senior services, donation drop-off, family services, thrift stores, food pantries, youth services, adult program services, family counseling, health services, and more
1215 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids
(616) 459-3433
www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/kentcounty
24/7 hotline connecting families to emergency housing, utility assistance, food pantries, and childcare subsidies
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211
www.uwmich.org
Housing services, employment services, health services, equitable development resources
745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 245-2207
www.grurbanleague.org
Working Families Tax Cuts Individual Retirement Accounts — $1,000 contribution for children born Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2028 who are U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number
Financial literacy support for youth and families through engaging educational programs, with the goal of helping them build a stronger financial future
Resources
Workforce Development
Affordable computers and computer repair programs, CAMP resource connects low-income households to computers
629 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids
(616) 451-4400
www.comprenew.org
Business accelerator, education
818 Butterworth St SW, Suite 6, Grand Rapids
(616) 826-8665
www.springgr.com
Workforce development resources (employers and job seekers); Career exploration, workshops, recruitment, training, funding opportunities
215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 336-4460
www.westmiworks.org
Career planning, resume-writing and coaching, interview preparation, professional mentoring, access to professional clothing closet
816 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 458-5443
www.grwrc.org
Resources
Education & Youth Development
Wayfinder Program, higher education opportunities
3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 526-6000 www.calvin.edu
Higher education opportunities
1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 949-5300
www.cornerstone.edu
Regular, age-appropriate developmental screenings and home-visiting support from pregnancy until the child turns three
(616) 454-4673
www.familyfutures.org
Connecting to early childhood programs and local childcare options
401 Hall St SW, Suite 385, Grand Rapids
(616) 632-1003
www.firststepskent.org
Higher education opportunities
401 Fulton St W (City Campus), Grand Rapids
(616) 331-5000
www.gvsu.edu
Resources
Basic Needs & Family Services
Practical infant care items, formula, baby clothes and faith-based programming and support
1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids
(616) 459-9955
www.alphagrandrapids.org
Child services, faith-based family and parenting services, community services (clothing and food support)
40 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 456-1443
www.ccwestmi.org
Family-style meals, faith-based parenting and life-skills education, goal-setting mentorship, access to basic needs, and a targeted residential housing program for teen and young adult mothers
909 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids
(616) 340-4309
www.gracestable.com
Symphony Scorecard Program, community engagement
300 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 100, Grand Rapids
(616) 454-9451
www.grsymphony.org
Specialized childhood safety education and access to reduced-price car seats
(616) 391-7233 www.corewellhealth.org (Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital)
Free diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, and children’s clothing
1400 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 699-3642
www.prcgr.org
Community engagement, volunteering, bike repairs and resources
800 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 110, Grand Rapids
(616) 438-6400
www.upcyclebikes.org
Connecting community members with resources, specifically arts and athletics, education, food, healthcare, housing, family support services
(616) 426-5919
www.thevillage99.org
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