Staff work alongside people to create an individualized plan that addresses the challenges they face, setting goals together, and step-by-step milestones to reach them.

Depending on each person’s needs, they are put into either our onsite or offsite program.

Onsite participants can be placed in several roles, including out dining room, custodial services, and either of our social enterprise businesses, Thrift on Div and Open Door Bakery.

Dégagé provides guests with computer classes, financial literacy education, resume support, mentorship, and career planning. 

Thrift on Div gives guests an opportunity for employment in the Heartside neighborhood.

Staff provide one-on-one coaching and job training in the areas of customer service and retail support.

The store features gently used clothing, and serves as a venue for Heartside Artisans to display and sell their work.

Anyone in the community is welcome to shop within our retail space.

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