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

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

Wed, Aug. 19

Parent Café

5:00 PM

Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Parent Café

Date: Aug 19

Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA

Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

A place for parents to be parents

Join us for an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other caregivers from different walks of life. Cafes are a fun and engaging way for caregivers to feel supported, heard, and safe to share their needs. Caregivers are given the opportunity to be seen as equals in a family-oriented space. Cash prize raffle and babysitter bucks given to those who need childcare.

For more information and to register, contact:
VERONICA COOK
VCOOK@BETHANY.ORG
616-334-3361

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