Partners in Education
Kent School Services Network Partners
Kent School Services Network wants to make sure children are healthy and ready to learn by aligning health and human services in support of student achievement. Kent School Services Network is a collaborative effort involving a wide range of community partners. Partners include:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Community Foundation leads the community in making positive, sustainable change. Through our grantmaking and leadership initiatives we help build economic security, foster academic achievement, support human wellness, achieve ecological integrity, create vibrant neighborhoods and enrich the lives of the people here.
Frey Foundation
The Frey Foundation is a family foundation committed to working together to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
Steelcase Foundation
www.steelcase.com/na/steelcase_foundation
Established in 1951, The Steelcase Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations, projects and programs in the communities where our employees live and work. The Foundation focuses on the areas of human service, health, education, community development, the arts and the environment -- giving particular concern to people who are disadvantaged, disabled, young and elderly as they attempt to improve the quality of their lives.
Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation
The Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation hopes to build a legacy of caring and stewardship that combines the heart and skill of philanthropy in order to improve the quality of people’s lives and build a stronger community.
Heart of West Michigan United Way
To improve lives and build a stronger community. United Way gets to the heart of our community’s problems so we can create lasting change.
The Keller Foundation
Recognizing Fred M. and Bernedine J. Keller’s heartfelt commitment to their community, the Keller Foundation seeks to support innovative programs for Grand Rapids' core city youth that foster nurturing environments, spark curiosity, enhance opportunities for self-sufficiency, and inspire high aspirations.
Institute for Systemic Change
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
network180
network180 is a recognized leader in mental health and substance abuse treatment, serving nearly 14,000 individuals each year through its Network of Care - comprised of more than 25 local human service agencies. Through the operation of these programs, network180 has demonstrated its effectiveness in developing strong collaborations with our community partners. We are proud stewards of the public’s trust, and will continue to work towards making ours a more healthy community.
Spectrum Health – Healthier Communities
Mission
To improve the health of the community by serving each individual and family with superior quality, personal care.
Kent County
Kent County Health Department
www.accesskent.com/Health/HealthDepartment/
The Kent County Health Department shall be responsive to the community health needs of the citizens of Kent County by continually and diligently endeavoring to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote the public health.
Kent County Department of Human Services
Department of Social Services/Strong Families Safe Children
Kent Intermediate School District
http://www.kentisd.org/
Kent ISD's mission is to strengthen communities by providing leadership for learning. We accomplish this through innovative partnerships, technology, training, professional development, and research.
Partners in Other Initiatives:
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Lake Michigan Credit Union, the largest credit union in West Michigan, was formed as a teachers credit union. In 1971 LMCU also began to serve healthcare workers and is now a community credit union serving those who live, work, worship or attend school in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan Counties. Everyone in our community can enjoy the benefits of Lake Michigan Credit Union.