Grand Rapids Southeast Promise Neighborhood

Strong Starts. Promising Futures.

All children and youth growing up in Promise Neighborhoods have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career.

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Nov. 11
⭐Parent Café
4:30 PM
HUB 07, 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
⭐Parent Café
Date: Nov 11
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: HUB 07, 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join us for a safe, reflective conversation with parents and caregivers just like you!  Refreshments provided. Children are welcome but no formal childcare provided.  
Mon, Nov. 16
Babytime- EGR Library
9:30 AM
KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Babytime- EGR Library
Date: Nov 16
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join KDL for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
Babytime- EGR Library
10:30 AM
KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Babytime- EGR Library
Date: Nov 16
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join KDL for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
Wed, Nov. 18
🎁Temple Emanuel Food Pantry
9:00 AM
Temple Emanuel, 1715 Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
🎁Temple Emanuel Food Pantry
Date: Nov 18
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Temple Emanuel, 1715 Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Food Pantry- open to the public Temple Emanuel 1715 E Fulton | Grand Rapids 49503 Questions?- Call (616) 459-5976 Remaining 2026 Dates: Sept. 18 (Can sign up for a Thanksgiving turkey) Oct. 21 (LAST CHANCE to sign up for a turkey) Nov. 18 Dec. 16 For closures due to winter weater, watch WOOD or WZZM
📚⭐Trauma and Resilience Training: Lunch and Learn Series
12:00 PM
Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
📚⭐Trauma and Resilience Training: Lunch and Learn Series
Date: Nov 18
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join Family Futures for our Trauma & Resilience Training: Lunch & Learn Series, designed to support caregivers with practical tools and knowledge to help children thrive. Led by Stacey Goodson from Amoyan Training and Consulting, this series includes 10 unique sessions, each focused on building skills related to behavior, connection, and resilience. Drop in anytime – you can join even if you’ve never attended before! Children are welcome with caregivers and lunch is provided! July 22: When Parents Get Triggered Aug. 26: Discipline that Builds Trust Sept. 23: Building Resilient Kids on Purpose Oct. 28: Communication That Transforms Nov. 18: Repair and Restoration Dec. 16: The Long Game- From Surviving to Thriving
Community Game Night
6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Community Game Night
Date: Nov 18
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For all ages.

Community Game Night
Wednesdays, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings Ave SE




¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión con juegos de mesa! La biblioteca proporcionará una variedad de juegos para que jueguen los miembros de la comunidad, las familias y los amigos. Los asistentes pueden traer sus propios juegos de mesa. Se proporcionarán refrigerios ligeros y bebidas. Para todas las edades.

Noche comunitaria de juegos
Miércoles, 21 de enero, 18 de febrero, 18 de marzo, 15 de abril de 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sucursal de Ottawa Hills – 1150 Giddings Ave SE

Thu, Nov. 19
Parent Café
5:00 PM
Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Parent Café
Date: Nov 19
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

A place for parents to be parents

Join us for an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other caregivers from different walks of life. Cafes are a fun and engaging way for caregivers to feel supported, heard, and safe to share their needs. Caregivers are given the opportunity to be seen as equals in a family-oriented space. Cash prize raffle and babysitter bucks given to those who need childcare.

For more information and to register, contact:
VERONICA COOK
VCOOK@BETHANY.ORG
616-334-3361

Mon, Nov. 23
Babytime- EGR Library
9:30 AM
KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Babytime- EGR Library
Date: Nov 23
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join KDL for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
Babytime- EGR Library
10:30 AM
KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Babytime- EGR Library
Date: Nov 23
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: KDL- East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Join KDL for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.

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