For Our Daughters- F.O.D

Beyond the City is ready for the next adventure! There's still time to join us as we head to Chicago on Saturday, June 29.

We have a packed schedule:
🐙Shedd Aquarium
🖼National Museum of Mexican Art
🎡Navy Pier
🚤 Speed boat ride

Beyond the City covers all ticket, transportation and food costs + trip allowance. Youth ages 13-18 in the Grand Rapids area are encouraged to apply. This application is for youth who have not applied in the past: https://forms.gle/cHJ6vbq7EKVFC3dQ9

📆Trip Connect on Friday, June 21
During the trip connect families will be able to meet with Beyond the City staff, youth board, other youth attending the trip, complete IMPORTANT paperwork and receive the itinerary for the Chicago trip taking place on Saturday, June 29.
Please note there is not a guaranteed spot until you hear back from us at Beyond the City.

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Grand Rapids community celebrates Juneteenth early It was a celebration at Martin Luther King Park in Grand Rapids on Saturday as family, friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate Juneteenth early.

Calling all braiders, barbers, and stylists! We need YOU for our Confident Kids Back to School Hair Care event!

Use your talents on August 14th to help empower children in foster care to look and feel their best.

Contact Sarah Moore at [email protected] to sign up!

We love this event ❤️❤️❤️ So much fun .

Black Girl Day of Play https://www.blackgirldayofplay.com/events/black-girl-day-of-play-2024

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Oh Baby! Please join us for a community baby shower honoring YOU!
You ARE amazing, You ARE doing a great job, You DESERVE to be recognized, we SEE you and we want to celebrate YOU with a FREE baby shower! Every pregnant mom or parent/caregiver with a child (12 months or younger) is invited!

Every parent/caregiver in attendance will receive diapers, wipes, pack-n-play and a book bundle (one per family). In addition, we'll have food, games, raffle prizes, and so much more! You don't want to miss this amazing event! Be sure to sign up to secure your spot! SIGN UP FOR FREE HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-baby-shower-celebrating-you-tickets-883310705097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Diapers, wipes, pack-n-plays, and book bundle will be given out while supplies last so be sure to arrive early!

"Oh Baby! Baby Showers!" by Shanequa Mosley and Tomarra Richardson is one of Opportunity Empowered 2023's Top 10 Initiatives that was awarded funding!

Opportunity Empowered is powered by Urban League of West Michigan and Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Great Start Family Coalition of Kent County Heart of West Michigan United Way