Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations

Baxter Community Center seeks to reveal God’s love by responding to human needs in its community through effective programs and partnerships.

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland is a youth development organization whose mission is to inspire & empower all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We are based on the pillars of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship.

Feeding America West Michigan is one of 200 food banks in Feeding America’s nationwide network. It is one of seven Feeding America member food banks located in Michigan. Feeding America West Michigan serves 40 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Its service area spans from the Indiana border north through the western half of the state and extends throughout the entire Upper Peninsula.

To achieve a healthy, hunger-free community by empowering the people we serve through education, advocacy, access, and community engagement; building strong, collaborative partnerships with others in the community who also win when hunger is solved; setting best practices; and cultivating and fostering an energizing and spirited workforce.

Helping men in Grand Rapids on the street get back to work and back to life. We restore self-worth, faith and the ability to contribute. Getting men off the street and on the payroll.

Our mission statement is our DNA. Our vision is our calling. We exist to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness. Many would argue that ending homelessness is impossible; yet we believe anything is possible through the power of Christ. And that's why we wake up every day praying, loving, working and partnering to end homelessness in West Michigan, one life at a time.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The USO provides programs, entertainment and services at more than 200 USO locations worldwide, including Afghanistan, Djibouti, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Italy, Japan, Iraq, South Korea and the United States.