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Grand Rapids Southeast Promise Neighborhood

Strong Starts. Promising Futures.

All children and youth growing up in Promise Neighborhoods have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career.

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Cradle to Career Initiatives

Academic Success English Language Arts K-12 literacy, teacher/leader development & shared ownership, aligned systems, processes & resources, successful school transitions, extended day learning opportunities, summer learning opportunities and math, successful school transitions, high school completion. Learn More
Academic Success Math K-12 Math (including 8th grade algebra), teacher/leader development & shared ownership, aligned systems, processes & resources, successful school transitions, extended day learning opportunities, summer learning opportunities and math, successful school transitions, high school completion. Learn More
College & Career Readiness Career explorations, college & workplace competencies, college & certificate program enrollments, degree & certificate completion, job placement. Learn More
Early Childhood Developmental screening, language & motor development, quality 3 & 4 year old preschool programs, parent education. Learn More
Family & Community Engagement/Support Navigation systems, healthy nutrition, substance abuse prevention, school engagement. Learn More
Learning Readiness Social-emotional learning & development, resilience & persistence, attendance & engagement, trauma response, safety & well-being. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Thu, Aug. 6
Family Voices Garden Open House
9:00 AM
1314 Cass Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Family Voices Garden Open House
Date: Aug 6
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: 1314 Cass Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Story Collection - Community Dream Board - Giveaways Do you live, work or gather in Southeast Grand Rapids?  Come share your story with the Family Voices team!  We are a southeast community group gathering stories from southeast families for a special legacy publication.  The goal of this project is to highlight the strengths and talents that help our families grow and thrive.
Mon, Aug. 10
⭐Parent Cafe
4:30 PM
Martin Luther King Park, 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
⭐Parent Cafe
Date: Aug 10
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Martin Luther King Park, 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join us for a safe, reflective conversation for parents and caregivers just like you.We’ll be at the Picnic Shelter at MLK Park- Children are welcome & refreshments are provided! Registration is appreciated, but not required: https://linktr.ee/familyfutures Cafés connect people to build: relationships, support, resilience, knowledge, communication Cafés are structured, small-group conversations designed as safe spaces where people talk and listen to one another about topics that matter to them. Reports show 97% of Parent Café participants leave feeling more confident and less alone.
Tue, Aug. 11
Backpacks & Bests
4:00 PM
ICCF Community Homes, 400 M.L.K. Jr St SE Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Backpacks & Bests
Date: Aug 11
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: ICCF Community Homes, 400 M.L.K. Jr St SE Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
A free back=to-school event with school supplies, food, resources, and family-friendly activities!
Thu, Aug. 13
Family Voices Garden Open House
9:00 AM
1314 Cass Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Family Voices Garden Open House
Date: Aug 13
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: 1314 Cass Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Story Collection - Community Dream Board - Giveaways Do you live, work or gather in Southeast Grand Rapids?  Come share your story with the Family Voices team!  We are a southeast community group gathering stories from southeast families for a special legacy publication.  The goal of this project is to highlight the strengths and talents that help our families grow and thrive.
Tue, Aug. 18
Community Game Night
6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Community Game Night
Date: Aug 18
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For all ages.

Community Game Night
Wednesdays, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings Ave SE



¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión con juegos de mesa! La biblioteca proporcionará una variedad de juegos para que jueguen los miembros de la comunidad, las familias y los amigos. Los asistentes pueden traer sus propios juegos de mesa. Se proporcionarán refrigerios ligeros y bebidas. Para todas las edades.

Noche comunitaria de juegos
Miércoles, 21 de enero, 18 de febrero, 18 de marzo, 15 de abril de 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sucursal de Ottawa Hills – 1150 Giddings Ave SE

Events

Our Promise Neighborhood Partners

Baxter Community Center
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Family Futures
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Public Schools
HIL Center for School Renewal
Kent Intermediate School District
LINC Up of Grand Rapids
United Methodist Community House
Western Michigan University
YMCA
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