Local Organizations

Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) is a faith-based non‑profit whose mission is: “Motivated by the love of Christ, Alpha Grand Rapids exists to promote abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.” AGR operates two centers: Alpha Women’s Center and Alpha Men’s Center. Both facilities are located just outside of downtown Grand Rapids and offer a variety of services including Medical Services, Support Services, Educational Services, and Material Resources, all of which are free and confidential.

New City Kids focuses on building confidence, sharing hope, and creating a loving environment for students. New City Kids wants to inspire transformation and success, helping students to create a future they will be proud of. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, including: tutoring, mentoring, or even presenting about your career during community time. Volunteers get to love on the students and create meaningful connections with Jesus at the center.

Life International partners with Christian leaders to establish pro-life centers globally. From conception to natural death, they want to equip the body of Christ to proclaim God’s love for all human beings. Based in Grand Rapids, Life International’s mission is to spread the hope of Jesus worldwide with an evangelistic focus. Holding this organization up in prayer allows them to further their mission with the love and support of the community.

Servants Center provides relationship-based outreach and support services to those struggling mentally and experiencing homelessness in the Grand Rapids area. They work to be ambassadors for Christ, carrying out the Biblical imperative to help the poor by creating hope and opportunity. For almost 40 years, Servants Center has helped thousands of people go from living on the streets to having a stable and healthy living situation.

Dégagé serves 400-500 individuals daily, offering hope to those who experience homelessness and are economically disadvantaged in our community. They aim to reflect the love of Christ through relationships and programs that empower everyone to know they are a child of God. Volunteers at Dégagé make a huge impact and are always welcome!

Bibles International seeks to expand the church through reliable Bible translations. In this way, the gospel is spread globally, crossing language barriers in hopes to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Bibles International creates opportunities for all to be able to experience the Word of God.

Ann Arbor, MI – Gaia ministers with New Life Church discipling students leaders to in-turn share Jesus on the campus of UM. Gaia’s husband, Mike, helps in many aspects of Gaia’s ministry.

Love INC. helps churches to be better equipped to help people in their communities. Volunteers are able to work in the food pantry, teach classes, or even mentor students. Love INC. seeks to make a difference in the Ensley area, and volunteers make that possible. They mobilize churches to foster stability in all areas of people’s lives: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical, because the local church is God’s answer to community brokenness.

Resources can become scarce for adults with cognitive disabilities. One Day Niche saw this need in West Michigan and aims to fill the gap by providing opportunities and resources. With the help of One Day Niche, these individuals are able to participate and succeed in society. One Day Niche is always looking for volunteers to help support these individuals in a variety of events and activities. Join the team to form friendships and find community!

MI Bible Clubs facilitates school access, trains and equips volunteers, and promotes the Bible Club so public-school children can hear the Gospel. The Bible Club volunteers then serve for one hour a week after school from September to March. Help bring the Gospel to children in Rockford and Northview Public Schools by partnering with MI Bible Clubs.