Featured Projects
Challenge Projects
Love, Peace and Unity Project
Love, Peace and Unity Project
The Union High School in Grand Rapids participated in the Challenge Project, focusing on connecting with the area by leading solutions to problems that impact our local communities.
Love, Peace and Unity Project
Love, Peace and Unity Project
Love, Peace and Unity Project
L.P.U.G.R Interview and launch plans
Purpose: Student leaders Project Unity brings awareness to bullying, hate and discrimination. Students lead change and inspire connection through music.
GR Summer Project
Love, Peace and Unity Project
GR Summer Project
GR Summer Project is an initiative that started to help the students of the community to solve problems. Team Godwin Heights discuss what the GR Summer Project means to them and why more students should get involved.
Helpkent.org
Community Pride Project
GR Summer Project
United effort and 7 day launch of interactive map and website in response to COVID19. Purpose: Answer the question where can I find food in Kent County?
Community Pride Project
Community Pride Project
Community Pride Project
The Union High School Football Team led the Community Pride Project to increase community involvement in away games and assist in transportation for athletes. The students solved the problems they were facing with Projects for Purpose MI and the GR Summer Project.
Link to project and purpose: https://youtu.be/AQ0HHsp2i6E
P4P HUB
Community Pride Project
Community Pride Project
The P4P Hub app is a new ongoing project that focuses on giving students the ability to solve problems, connect and search for resources.
Programs
Gr Summer Project
Grand Rapids Area-wide challenge runs April through August, where we challenge youth and organizations to take the pledge. Youth identify a community problem & submit a project they will work on over the summer. Projects aim to bridge gaps and lead to positive social impact. There are four areas of focus which include community advocacy, business, music & sports. Updates are shared on grsummerproject.org, and our community votes on the project. On-site events, media coverage, talent showcases, and special events connect projects with purpose. It brings communities, organizations, and people together for a good cause. Leading the way to both seeds & grow new ideas while connecting young talent with our local ecosystem. It is a student-led initiative and collective community effort. One that would not be possible without our partnership with organizations and individuals committed to providing this summer platform for youth voices to be heard & projects to grow.
Leadership Development and Social Innovation
Here we establish, leadership, community, and social innovation. Encouraging students to unlock the power of I in leading social change. We define what a change maker is and give students an introduction to the differences between Social Enterprise, Non-Profit, and For-Profit businesses. After we educate, we provide a mock business exploration project. Challenging students to create and pitch their social enterprise.
Design Thinking and Project Based Learning Facilitation
Are you looking to better understand a problem and connect classroom learning to new hands-on experiences? We create & collaborate with other organizations to inspire students to dream big! Together, we educate, engage, and empower youth voices. In-classroom learning combined with real-world activation. Students explore and connect with the community in the process of leading their projects.
Business Connect Programs & Research
Are you a local business or corporation looking to connect your companies mission to lead social impact in your community? Are you looking to attract diverse talent or better understand how diverse talent engages with your brand? Or perhaps you are looking to use giving dollars and create a project that impacts your community but needs a group to do the heavy lifting? Let's connect.