In the North End we know we are better together than we are alone. Our community is so much a part of our identity. We work, learn, play together. We help one another. Together we create a place we call “home.”

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Young at Heart is an engaging program for individuals aged 55+ who live within Kent County.

YAH provides a variety of programs to stimulate the mind, strengthen the body, and enrich the spirit. They offer classes and activities such as Exercise, Woodcarving, Book Club, Team Trivia, Tai Chi, Bingo, Crafts, Educational Speakers, Fun Outings, playing card games, Lunches, Card Making, Knitting/Sewing/Crocheting  and just plain fun, socializing. They are handicap accessible for all activities and are always looking for Volunteers to help facilitate and plan exciting activities and events. They are housed within a church-affiliated building, they are not affiliated with any denomination. All are welcome. 

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Tuesday Bluegrass Jam (5:30pm to 7:30pm)
Wednesday Craft and Draft (5:30pm to 7:30pm)
Thursday Open Mic (7pm to 10pm)

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AAAWM connects adults to quality services that promote and preserve their dignity, independence, and well-being, coordinates support and education for caregivers and leads advocacy efforts on behalf of older adults by: 

• Planning, developing, overseeing and advocating for the in-home care of older adults, especially those with the greatest social and economic needs
• Contracting with providers to deliver services aimed to keep individuals in their own homes as they age
• Providing Care Management services for older adults, in which a nurse and social worker develop in-home care plans utilizing resources available in the community
• Administering the Kent County Senior Millage

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The Creston Neighborhood Association fosters a robust community by promoting connections between neighbors, organizing inclusive events, and providing resources that enhance well-being. By creating spaces for neighbors to engage and support one another, CNA helps build a resilient and thriving community. 

Enjoy your neighbors at these annual CNA events:
Pancake Brunch on 5-17
Plant Exchange on 5-29
Yard Sale Day on 6-7
Creston Farmers’ Market, June through August
Creston After Dark on 7-12
Creston Garden Tour on 7-19
Creston Night Out on 8-5
Creston Pride on 9-7
Art Bash for Creston on 9-24
CNA annual meeting on 10-23
Lights on Creston on 12-11

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We are a social and learning community designed for older adults, with classes available around the clock on every topic.

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Senior Neighbors provides older adults in Kent County personalized, comprehensive services to address both urgent crises and everyday needs, enabling each senior to remain independent, healthy, and engaged in their community.

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NOBL serves the Belknap Lookout neighborhood by empowering residents to shape their community.
Key programs include the Belknap Collaborative Garden, Belknap Tool Library, Community Cat Team, Native Plant Initiative, and Beautification Committee. NOBL also organizes community cleanups, free workshops, block parties, and the Lookout Cookout park party.

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Here at NEWC, we understand that the veteran population is greatly underserved and faces unique challenges. Seldom do veterans receive guidance on how to navigate the Veteran Affairs system, especially once their contract has ended. NEWC is committed to ensuring that residents in the North End of Grand Rapids can thrive. Working with our GVSU intern, Meghan Swayne, we conducted focus groups to address the greatest needs of veterans. With this information we created a resource sheet addressing employment, education, healthcare, quality of life, hotlines, and some miscellaneous areas. The goal of this project was to make great resources easily accessible.