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Reminder: Monday, February 19 is an administrative holiday for Presidents Day. Unlike many past years, Kentwood Public Schools is the only large local district that is off that day, so we do not have extended hours or special programming scheduled. The new fundraising initiative for The Salvation Army World Missions is up and running at the Welcome […]

  All Kroc Krew members! This Wednesday, February 14, is our EAT Committee’s Hot Chocolate Bar in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  Hot chocolate, along with an assortment of flavorings and toppings, will be out in the Fireside Hallway starting at 10am. Watch for the upcoming launch of a new fundraiser for The Salvation Army World

Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to a solid January for new members. We’ll continue to have many new people in the building through spring, so keep up the radical hospitality! Some other ongoing initiatives to gain and retain memberships: We’re extending our new member promotion through Valentine’s Day with a $14 registration special. The

The Kroc Center’s Become podcast is back with a new episode! Have you ever wondered about how The Salvation Army works in places far more difficult or dangerous than Grand Rapids? You’ll want to hear the perspective of special guests Lt. Corey and Captain Nikki Hughes, who lead the Red Shield Center in Chicago’s Englewood community.

Sex trafficking is happening right now in Grand Rapids. You can learn more about this issue and find out how to respond when you see the warning signs. The City of Grand Rapids will be screening “Break the Chain,” a Michigan-based documentary on human trafficking. Join us to view warning sign videos, a spoken word