Initiatives
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Back-to-School Celebration
Our annual Back to School celebration is the opportunity for our team to serve our local community while meeting new families. We provide families with FREE back-to-school haircuts and styles, school supplies, connection to community resources, and fun.
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Etiquette Dinner
Our Etiquette Dinner is an incredible experience. Young People and Local Professionals share a four-course meal, network over dinner, and receive professional dinner etiquette from an industry trainer. This extraordinary experience gets young people dressed professionally, thinking professionally, and making professional connections.
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Speed Networking
Our Speed Networking experience is a great resource for our young people to gain confidence in networking with local professionals. Each young person spends three minutes with a local professional, where they share their ELEVATOR Speech to professionally introduce themselves. Professionals evaluate each young person on their Business Attire, Elevator Speech, Handshake, and Ask for a Business Card. The top three young people win Scholarships!
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Thanksgiving Giveaway
Our Thanksgiving Giveaway provides meals to our community members living in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Each family receives a turkey breast, sides, and dinner rolls.
Get Involved
Sign your Student up for Mentoring
Our Mentoring Program has both a Young Ladies and Young Males group for Middle and High School Students.
We believe in the message of “It Takes a Village” for us to effectively lead and develop our young people to be our future leaders of tomorrow. We have opportunities for Students, Parents, and the Community to roll up their sleeves and contribute to community building.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for guest speakers, corporate tours, college visits, and skill-building workshops for your young people.
Make a Donation
Your donation creates a new opportunity for youth in our community to grow. Invest in our Future here.