Bethany Christian Services
Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 19
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-19-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids launches small business grant program, announces temporary service adjustments The City of Grand Rapids has launched a new grant program for small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic, it announced Tuesday. Eligible...
Grand Rapids Organizations Impacted by Lowest Refugee Cap in US History
by (hadaribeiro)
Submitted 10-06-2020 under NEWS
“My name is Moo Kler. I came as a refugee. I was born in Burma and moved to Thailand when I was little, maybe two or three years old. We fled from the government and had to move to a refugee camp; we then became refugees. I lived in a...
Refugee students serve those in need at Union High School
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
If you need food and you visit the Mobile Pantry at Union High School, chances are the person who serves you will be a refugee. Refugee students, explains school improvement facilitator Halima Ismail, are at the heart of Union's partnership with...
Bethany Christian Services helps refugee families adjust to life in West Michigan
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Nathan Slauer, VISTA Leader at Bethany Christian Services, discusses the current refugee crisis, the refugee resettlement efforts of the organization, and how folks in the community can get...
Local nonprofits, communities work to welcome Syrian refugees
by (alexandersinn)
Submitted 10-12-2015 under NEWS
Grand Rapids is welcoming new families of Syrian refugees this year after war that has driven millions from their homes, seeking refuge around the world. Sam Attal, a pathologist living in Ada, Mich., has been helping these refugees adjust to life...
Mentoring at Bethany Christian Services
by (BethanyMentor)
Submitted 06-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
For many youth, mentors are hope, they are comfort, they are family, and they are the pathway to a promising future. As a mentor, you have the ability to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Mentoring is one of the most...International Community Cup
by (kaparsons)
Submitted 06-19-2014 under
On June 20th and 21st, teams representing nationalities from around the world will compete for the top spot in Bethany Christian Services' fundraiser tournament. Proceeds will benefit Bethany’s Refugee Employment program, which offers...
Bethany Christian Services holds silent auction to benefit local refugees
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS
On November 14 the Downtown Market will host Growing Global, Farming Local: Refugee Benefit Silent Auction. The event goes from 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $20 or at the door for $25. Proceeds go to Bethany’s refugee...
Walk this Sunday to support refugees
by (Waltonm)
Submitted 06-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
In honor of World Refugee Day, Bethany Christian Services will host the first Grand Rapids Refugee Walk this Sunday at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. It’s a 5K walk that will raise money to support Bethany’s Refugee Services program. The Refugee...
Chin Community of Grand Rapids invites local residents to share in their culture
by (Vossj)
Submitted 02-21-2013 under NEWS
The Chin Community of Grand Rapids will host the third annual National Chin Day Celebration this coming Saturday, February 23, at East Kentwood High School Auditorium (6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood). The event is free and will run from 1:30-5:00 p...