SECOM Resource Center

Stop in to our Market and check out the new products on our shelves! From sugar cane to cilantro, frozen Michigan fruits to chayote, and peanuts to tamales, there is something here for everyone! The Market at SECOM is open Tuesdays/Wednesdays 9am-3pm and on Fridays from 9am-12pm. See you soon!

Join us tonight for Zumba! FREE fun for the whole family to enjoy from 6:30-7:30pm. Come dance with us!

Join us tonight for Zumba! FREE fun for the whole family from 6:30-7:30pm!

On this Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to SECOM Resource Center. SECOM has served neighbors of the Grand Rapids community for over 50 years, providing healthy food, early childhood education, and empowerment programming. With your support, we can continue our mission of bringing Help and Hope to our neighbors - $24 sponsors a month's worth of food for a family and every donation goes directly back into providing services for our community.

Use the link below to make your donation today!
https://secom-resource-center.square.site/

Visit our website for a closer look at the work that we do.
http://www.secomministries.org/

Pride for Parents participants - your gift cards are ready! Stop in today, tomorrow, or Wednesday from 8am-4pm, or Friday from 8am-12pm.

Participantes de Pride for Parents: ¡sus tarjetas de regalo están listas! Visítenos hoy, mañana o el miércoles de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m., o el viernes de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m.

SECOM Resource Center was the recipient of a generous grant from our partners at Delta Dental and has plenty of dental hygeine supplies for everyone! Stop in during our service hours to get FREE toothbrushes, toothpaste, teeth timers, and coloring books for the whole family!

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! As you consider where to make your donations, please think of us at SECOM Resource Center. Through the generosity of our community partners and people like you, we are able to continue to bring Help and Hope to our neighbors through our emergency food pantry, empowerment programs, early childhood education, community garden, and farm fresh market. We are on pace to serve over 45,000 of our Grand Rapids neighbors this year - please keep us in mind when you are thinking of giving!

SECOM Resource Center and services will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. We will be back open as normal on Tuesday, November 28th. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Still enrolling!
Are you in need of a safe, supportive environment for your children to learn and grow? Little Steps at SECOM Resource Center is still enrolling for our 2023-24 school year! Children must turn 4 on or before December 1, 2023. With bilingual teachers, three meals a day, and full-day programming four days a week, Little Steps is a great place for your children to explore, learn, and get ready for kindergarten!
Interested? Email [email protected] or call 616-452-7684 ext 7 for more information!
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¡Todavía se está inscribiendo!
¿Necesita un entorno seguro y de apoyo para que sus hijos aprendan y crezcan? ¡Pequeños pasos en el Centro de Recursos SECOM todavía se está inscribiendo para nuestro año escolar 2023-24! Los niños deben cumplir 4 años el 1 de diciembre de 2023 o antes. Con maestros bilingües, tres comidas al día y programación de día completo cuatro días a la semana, Little Steps es un gran lugar para que sus hijos exploren, aprendan y se preparen para el jardín de infantes.
¿Te interesa? Envíe un correo electrónico a preschool-secomministries.org o llame al 616-452-7684

COMING SOON!

Join SECOM Resource Center and the Grand Rapids Griffins for Hispanic Heritage Night! Come support the Griffins for their game against the Manitoba Moose on Sunday, November 26th at 5:00pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to SECOM, so please go to www.griffinshockey.com/promocode and use code HERITAGE when buying tickets. See you there!

TODAY! Stop by SECOM Resource Center for our Pet Vaccine Clinic! Each vaccine is only $10-$15, and you do not need an appointment. Bring your cats and dogs from 12-3pm today!

SECOM Resource Center will have adjusted hours for the week of Thanksgiving.

Our preschool is CLOSED all week and will re-open on Monday, November 27th.
Our Market and Food Pantry will be OPEN on Tuesday from 9-3 and on Wednesday from 9-12. They will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday and will re-open on November 28th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

TOMORROW! Join us for our FREE food distribution. Stop by SECOM Resource Center on November 16th from 10:00am-1:00pm for our TEFAP Commodities box giveaway. The distribution is first-come, first-serve, so be sure to mark your calendars. See you soon!

UPDATE! Our pantry is now open during lunch hours. If you or your family are in need of a emergency supply of healthy food, stop in and see us from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and on 9am-12pm on Fridays.

Join us for our FREE food distribution next week! Stop by SECOM Resource Center on November 16th from 10:00am-1:00pm for our TEFAP Commodities box giveaway. The distribution is first-come, first-serve, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Join us tonight for Zumba! FREE fun for the whole family from 6:30-7:30pm!

Special thanks to our friends at Country Fresh for hosting a food drive for SECOM Healthy Food Pantry and donating 767 pounds of food to Grand Rapids families!

Interested in holding a food drive? Reach out to our Pantry Manager Marlow at [email protected]!

SECOM Resource Center is seeking donations of commonly used holiday foods for our neighbors this upcoming winter season. We will be collecting items from November 5-25! If you are part of a business, organization, or agency in need of a service project, share the harvest this Thanksgiving by hosting a holiday food drive! Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

UPDATE! Our family-friendly, fun, and FREE Zumba classes will now be held every Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your family and friends, young and old, for an enjoyable hour of dance, music, and exercise. Questions? Reach out by email at [email protected]! See you tomorrow!

Returning to SECOM Resource Center is our pet vaccine clinic! All vaccines are $10-$15, and no appointment is necessary. Bring your dogs and cats on November 20th from 12-3 and do your part to keep them healthy and safe!

Tonight! Come join us for FREE family-friendly Zumba from 6-7pm!

Save the Date!

Our first FREE Zumba classes will be here at SECOM Resource Center next week! Come join us for an hour of music and exercise that is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Classes begin on Wednesday, October 18th and go every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm. We hope you will join us!

Our 2023-2024 school year at Little Steps Preschool at SECOM Resource Center has officially begun! Our little learners are off to a great start. From building with blocks to writing their name to spending lots of time playing outside, our students are learning and growing more each day!

Little Steps is still enrolling for this year! If you or someone you know has a child that will turn 4 on or before December 1 of this year, please reach out for more information by phone at (616)-452-7684 ext. 7 or by email at [email protected].

SECOM Resource Center would like to give a HUGE thank-you to the young adults of the Grand Rapids community who have dedicated their time and talents volunteering with us! SECOM was a host site for Calvin University's annual Street Fest, where groups of incoming freshmen volunteered around Grand Rapids and learned more about the neighbors who live and work here. Additionally, we also had some fantastic visitors from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, who assisted in our food pantry, read books to preschoolers, and helped greatly beautify the community garden. We are so grateful to the people who take time out of their week to join us in our mission of bringing help and hope to our neighbors. Thank you to Calvin and Catholic Central!

Happy Wednesday!

Just a reminder that our Market will be going to our fall/winter hours beginning this week! Stop in and get your locally sourced produce and groceries on Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 9-3, or on Fridays from 9-12. Be sure to check out our market Instagram at for all the updates on what's in stock this week!

Still enrolling!

Are you in need of a safe, supportive environment for your children to learn and grow? Little Steps at SECOM Resource Center is still enrolling for our 2023-24 school year! Children must turn 4 on or before December 1, 2023. With bilingual teachers, three meals a day, and full-day programming four days a week, Little Steps is a great place for your children to explore, learn, and get ready for kindergarten!

Interested? Email [email protected] or call 616-452-7684 ext 7 for more information!
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¡Todavía se está inscribiendo!

¿Necesita un entorno seguro y de apoyo para que sus hijos aprendan y crezcan? ¡Pequeños pasos en el Centro de Recursos SECOM todavía se está inscribiendo para nuestro año escolar 2023-24! Los niños deben cumplir 4 años el 1 de diciembre de 2023 o antes. Con maestros bilingües, tres comidas al día y programación de día completo cuatro días a la semana, Little Steps es un gran lugar para que sus hijos exploren, aprendan y se preparen para el jardín de infantes.

¿Te interesa? Envíe un correo electrónico a preschool-secomministries.org o llame al 616-452-7684

This Saturday's spotlight goes to board member Kaylee Cooper! Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Kaylee now lives and works in Grand Rapids as a Managing Director of Skilled Trades, Recruitment, and Apprenticeships for Express Employment Professionals. Kaylee was introduced to SECOM Resource Center when our current board president Michelle reached out about a board opportunity, and has helped serve our community for the past two years. Kaylee has loved seeing how SECOM has evolved over the past couple of years, and has enjoyed watching the neighbors benefit from what our organization offers. A fun fact about Kaylee is that she loves animals and has two big dogs at home. Thank you, Kaylee, for everything you do for SECOM!

SECOM Resource Center is excited to welcome our new Community Resource Specialist, Jack! Jack is from Ludington, Michigan and is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Social Innovation from Grand Valley State University. Jack is eager to be a part of the impact SECOM has on the community and to observe the ways food systems are serviced in Grand Rapids. Welcome to the team, Jack!

Jack is available for individual resource assistance to any community member who needs it! If you or someone you know need help in navigating healthcare, MiBridges benefits, housing systems, pet care, legal aid, and more, please stop by to chat with him about how we can help connect you to resources.

SECOM Resource Center se complace en dar la bienvenida a nuestro nuevo Especialista en Recursos Comunitarios, Jack! Jack es de Ludington, Michigan y actualmente está cursando su Maestría en Innovación Social de la Grand Valley State University. Jack está ansioso por ser parte del impacto que SECOM tiene en la comunidad y por observar la forma en que se prestan servicios a los sistemas alimentarios en Grand Rapids. ¡Bienvenido al equipo, Jack!

Jack está disponible para la asistencia de recursos individuales a cualquier miembro de la comunidad que lo necesite! Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda para navegar por la atención médica, beneficios de MiBridges, sistemas de vivienda, cuidado de mascotas, asistencia legal, etc. y más, por favor pase a charlar con él sobre cómo podemos ayudarle a conectarse con los recursos.

Today's Staff Shoutout goes to our Market Assistant, Jessica Perez! Jessica is from the Grand Rapids area and has worked at SECOM Resource Center for two years. Jessica learned about SECOM through a friend and enjoys talking to and getting to know the many customers of the Market. A fun fact about Jessica is that she loves to smile. Thank you, Jessica, for all of the work that you do for SECOM and our neighbors! We appreciate you!

The Pantry is in need of any kind of plastic or reusable grocery bags for our neighbors! The next time you do your grocery shopping, please consider donating your bags so that we can assist in packaging food for our neighbors. We would also gladly accept donations from any local stores or businesses who may have extra. As always, we appreciate the community's support of SECOM Resource Center!

SECOM Resource Center would like to extend a huge THANK-YOU to everyone who attended our Social Hour event! With the support of our community, we were able to host a great evening of food, drinks, music, and fun. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for both their in-kind and monetary donations that helped this event become a success. Looking forward to next year!

THIS WEEK!

Save the date for our Social Hour at SECOM event! From 7-9pm on Friday, September 8th, SECOM Resource Center is gathering our friends, family, and neighbors for a night of food, drinks, and fun. There will be $4 drinks mixed with Michigan-grown produce along with Michigan-made beer and wine, free food, music, raffle prizes, and more! Sign-up is preferred and the event is FREE! Register at the link below or in our bio.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secom-social-hour-tickets-695983253647?aff=oddtdtcreator

All are welcome! Come join us for an evening of celebration as summer draws to a close.

SAVE THE DATE!!

You are all invited to our Social Hour event at SECOM! This event will be from 7-9pm on Friday, September 8th, and will be held outside the garden. There will be $4 drinks - including Michigan-made beer, wine, and cocktails hand-mixed on-site featuring produce from local vendors - food, music, and more! The event is FREE and we would love to see all of you there for a laid-back night of fun in celebration.

Anyone in the community is welcome, so please invite your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join us for a night of fun. Don't miss out on this exciting gathering! Mark your calendars and come celebrate the end of summer with us!

Sign up at the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secom-social-hour-tickets-695983253647?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

We are also searching for event sponsors! Your donation not only supports our mission, but comes with promotion/advertisement of yourself or your business and free drink and raffle tickets. Message us or click the link to learn more about our levels of sponsorship!
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/south-end-community-outreach-ministries-secom/secom-resource-center-social-hour