Non-Profits Supporting Our Community
There’s nothing better than seeing local businesses working to give back and support our community.
The result are in from our Best of GR competition where readers voted for their favorite Non-Profits that are making the biggest waves in the community.
Keep reading for our top-10 list and if you’re feeling inspired, there are always volunteer opportunities to support their mission!
Best Non-Profit in Grand Rapids
The following were voted as the best Non-Profits in Grand Rapids:
Winner: Kid’s Food Basket
1. Kid’s Food Basket
2. Hand2Hand
3. Make a Wish Michigan – West Michigan Office
4. In The Image
5. MomsBloom
6. St. Gianna’s No Cost Baby Boutique
7. Bethany Christian Services
8. Community Food Club
9. Mel Trotter
10. The PLAYGROUNDgr
1 – Kid’s Food Basket
Kid’s Food Basket aims to kick hunger to the curb in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
Their sack supper program serves nutritious, ready-to-eat meals to kids daily in the surrounding communities. They serve 60 different schools during the school year!
Not only do they work to keep kids fed during the week, but they also send home ready-to-eat meals on the weekend.
2 – Hand2Hand
Another organization that aims to bridge the food gap is Hand2Hand. They provide shelf-stable meals that go home on weekends in a discreet backpack to over 273 schools during the school year.
Hand2Hand aims to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items to kids that participate in this program.
3 – Make a Wish Michigan – West Michigan Office
25 Michigan Street NE, Suite 1200, Grand Rapids, MI
Make a Wish West Michigan is part of the larger Make a Wish Foundation. They aim to fulfill life changing wishes for kids with critical illnesses.
These granted wishes are meant to help inspire kids and their families to have hope and to stay joyful during the challenges they may face.
Wishes can include anything from trips to Disney to meeting celebrities.
4 – In the Image
4255 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
In the Image aims to provide free basic essentials to those in need or in immediate crisis. Patrons have the ability to shop their free store 10 times per calendar year by appointment.
They also have a shoe program that helps elementary age kids start the school year with a brand new pair of shoes each year.
5 – MomsBloom
400 Ann St NW, Suite 201A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
The newborn phase can often feel overwhelming for new parents, that’s where MomsBloom comes in to help. They offer hands-on help, companionship and encouragement to new parents.
The program is open to families of all backgrounds in Kent County – and hopefully to return soon to Ottawa County.
Making a Difference in the Community
Non-profits can make all the difference in the world to those in our community.
Let us know what other life-changing non-profits we should know about in the comments below.
