Arbor Circle is proud to be one of West Michigan's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.

Serving thousands of children, individuals, and families each year, their expert staff partner with people and communities in pursuit of growth and healing. 

Arbor Circle's variety of services includes The Bridge, a 24 hour crisis shelter for children and youth ages 10 to 17 experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Arbor Circle by visiting Arbor Circle DOT ORG.

Hope for Single Moms is a local nonprofit organization that seeks to help lift single-mom families out of high-risk poverty situations, and helps them achieve financial self-sufficiency.

Hope for Single Moms invite you to join them in transforming families and giving children hope for a better future!

To learn more about how you can help to support Hope for Single Moms in Grand Rapids visit hsmgr dot org.

Vibrant Futures wants Kent County parents and caregivers to know about their Little Scholars program.

The Little Scholars program is designed to teach parents how to learn and reinforce important techniques for strengthening growth, child development, and learning for their infant, toddler or preschool child.  

Parent coaching can be done at home, by phone, Zoom, or in a convenient location of your choice.  

Cost for this program is covered by the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and is offered to parents of children between 0 to 5 years old in Kent County. 

Interested persons can learn more at vibrant futures mi dot org forward slash little-scholars.

The Gilmore Collection and WYCE are proud to present the 22nd annual WYCE Bubble Bash - a festive holiday fundraiser for WYCE community radio... featuring sparkling wines from around the world, and NEW this year: a selection of BOB's Beers on draft...today, November 30^th at HOME at the B.O.B.

Additional support for the WYCE Bubble Bash comes from Denison Financial.

A $35 donation lets you sample several varieties of sparkling wines and champagnes, BOB's Beers on draft, a spread of food, and... live jazz from SpaceBar!

Admission is available at the door. Ages "21" and up are welcome.

Join us for the WYCE Bubble Bash! this evening at 5:30 inside HOME at The BOB. 

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org

Audio PSA

AUDIO PSA

This season, a hike in nature could win you cool prizes! 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge, now through December 31st. 

Staff from The Land Conservancy of West Michigan have hung big red holiday bows on trees at nature preserves throughout West Michigan. Your challenge is to go on a hike, find a bow, and take a photo. 

Your entries earn you chances to win prizes donated by local businesses and artists. 

Learn more at nature nearby dot org.