Fostering transformation for our youth and community
Fostering transformation for our youth and community
Catalyzing a citywide movement
The Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation was established in 2015, located in the Madison Square neighborhood as a partnership between two for-profits and three non-profits. The center’s purpose is to create opportunities for transformation through meaningful relationships, work, education, and community development.
Creating opportunities for growth
ProTrek
ProTrek is an immersive experience that allows participants to rise to new heights, achieve personal and professional goals, and broaden their horizons in a variety of contexts. This transformative experience provides youth (ages 14-18) with relationship building skills, healthy communication tactics, employment readiness training, intellectual and emotional guidance, paid work experience, and most of all—fun!
YouthBuild
YouthBuild champions today’s youth, ages 17-24, who aspire to improve their lives and communities by building the skills and resources to reach their full potential. Through hundreds of YouthBuild programs in the U.S. and around the world, youth pursue their education, prepare for future careers, and grow into community leaders—building brighter futures for themselves and their neighborhoods.
About GRCCT
Ebony’s story
Our core belief is that unhindered access to opportunity creates a city of vitality for everyone.
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation partners
Bethany is a proud founding member of the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation. We create opportunities for transformation through partnership in four areas of focus: enterprise, leveraging investment, social innovation, and career and entrepreneurial development. We invite you to learn more about these partners:
Engage with us
Are you interested in getting involved? Discover the many ways you can join us.