Community Offerings
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center and Service Center is a collaborative project supported by Partners in Ministry, which includes Catholic Charities, Cornerstone Church, Crossroads Bible Church, Dégagé Ministries, First United Methodist Church, LaGrave Christian Reformed Church, Mel Trotter Ministries, Park Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church. This year the Community Center & Service Center will be hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church from November 4th to March 31st.
COMMUNITY CENTER & SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION
Westminster Presbyterian Church
47 Jefferson SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 3 PM
COMMUNITY CENTER & SERVICE CENTER
Services Provided
WARMING AND COOLING SPACE
MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS
Daily lunch provided by Catholic Charities of West Michigan, plus coffee and snacks.
BASIC AMENITIES
Restrooms, device-charging stations, and the Mel Trotter Mobile Shower Unit (available on Thursdays).
SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT
On-site case managers, community health workers, and legal/health care resources to assist with housing, employment, and wellness.
ACTIVITIES
Guest activities, art projects, and community gatherings.
ID SERVICES
Trained staff can assist in tracking down the legal documents needed to get a state ID.
Thrift on Div, is a beautiful store full of affordable clothing and accessories, and is located at 129 jefferson in our Complex Care Building.
THRIFT STORE HOURS
Monday – Tuesday
9 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday
9 AM – 3 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 1 PM
Friday
10 AM – 12 PM
THRIFT ON DIV
Quick Facts
Thrift on Div is run by Dégagé volunteers and guests. Proceeds go directly back into our ministry.
EMPLOYMENT
Thrift on Div gives guests an opportunity for employment in the Heartside neighborhood.
TRAINING
Staff provide one-on-one coaching and job training in the areas of customer service and retail support.
CLOTHING & ARTISANS
The store features gently used clothing, and serves as a venue for Heartside Artisans to display and sell their work.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Anyone in the community is welcome to shop within our retail space.
Open Door Bakery
Our social enterprise, Open Door Bakery, gives women currently or previously staying in the Open Door Shelter a chance to give back by using their talents to serve the community through baking. Our community gives back by purchasing cookies!
SHOP NOW
100% of profits directly support the Open Door Women’s Center.
OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK
Here’s why we love Open Door Bakery
Guests work alongside staff and volunteers to earn an income and gain valuable job skills.
Our bakery business extends our mission to build relationships that foster dignity and respect in the most delicious way.
Open Door Bakery offers four original flavors available for purchase in stores in our community, on our website, and at the Open Door Bakery retail store located at 144 Division S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Open Door Bakery cookies and cupcakes are made on-site in our bakery and sold community-wide.
Wondering where you can purchase cookies? SHOP NOW
Have questions about employment? Have questions about our program or wholesale orders?