Fostering transformation for our youth and community
Catalyzing a citywide movement
The Center for Community Transformation (GRCCT) was established in 2015 in the Madison Square neighborhood as a partnership between businesses and nonprofits. These groups noticed a significant lack of accessible employment for young adults. So they chose to provide structured approaches to help youth grow and thrive.
Creating opportunities for growth
Employment
You’ll receive help crafting your resume, training for interviews, and exploring career paths. You might try your hand in the Rising Grinds Café, in the construction and landscaping industry, or in other vocational training.
Education
You’ll participate in educational workshops. You might receive help finishing your GED, or you might accept support preparing for college—including navigating the admission process, financial aid applications, and student housing.
Leadership and mentoring
You’ll discover exactly what it means to be a leader as you’re challenged to get involved in your community and develop your unique skills. You might also build a relationship with a spiritual, academic, or career-focused mentor.
Life skills classes
Regular classes will help you strengthen your decision-making, parenting, and financial literacy skills. You’ll build strong relationships and connect with your community through these classes.
Community development
You may participate in maintenance and snow removal services for low income senior citizens. Or you may participate in planning and implementing community development projects, watching as they benefit your neighborhood!
About GRCCT
GRCCT changed Myiesha's life
We believe that true love for Grand Rapids means we must understand its history, its heart, its hurt, and its hope.
Center for Community Transformation partners
Bethany is a proud founding member of the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, but we couldn’t do this work without our community partners. 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.
