The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

MISSION:

JUBILEE CENTERS INTERNATIONAL (JCI) SEEKS TO SHARE CHRISTS LOVE FOR THE POOR THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCLUDING FORMAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND HOLISTIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

WE PROMOTE BUSINESS PRACTICES THAT ADVANCE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE CREATION OF A CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

URBAN FAMILY MINISTRIES EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND CHANGE LIVES BY SHARING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITHIN THE URBAN CORE OF GRAND RAPIDS THROUGH RELATIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

MISSION:

SHOWING THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES (FOOD, WATER, SHELTER, ETC.) AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

MISSION:

GRACE'S TABLE'S MISSION IS TO WALK ALONGSIDE TEEN MOMS FROM ISOLATION TO COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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PROMOTE LITERACY BY ENABLING THE VARIED COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS TO BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE DECISION MAKERS AND BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE COMMON AND DIVERSE INTERESTS AND BELIEFS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE PERSONAL AND EFFICIENT COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO THE END THAT THE PUBLIC MAY BE BETTER SERVED.

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PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED HOPE AND HEALING FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING NUTRITION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND EXERCISE EDUCATION ENHANCED BY EXPOSURE TO HEALTHY COOKING, GARDENING, AND NATURE FOCUSED ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHERS AND TO STIMULATE STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES WHICH ARISE FROM THEIR CHRISTIAN AND PHILOSOPHICAL COMMITMENTS.

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TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AT HOME AND ABROAD, WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CARE FOR HUMANITY AND CHANGE THE WORLD.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALS PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS IN WEST MICHIGAN TO ENSURE ALL ALS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES HAVE THE MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM.

MISSION:

THE CALVIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONNECTS ALUMNI, STRENGTHENS THE UNIVERSITY, AND INSPIRES ALUMNI TO ANSWER GOD'S CALL.