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Community resources & events
Family Hope Foundation supports individuals with special needs and their families. Please pass this list along to anyone you feel would benefit. Be sure to check our Community Events Calendar on our website often (http://www.familyhopefoundation.org/programs/events/event-calendar) and follow us on Facebook. Please let me know if you no longer wish to receive these emails.
The know book
The Know Book, is a community resource for Ottawa and Allegan counties with some resources for Muskegon and Kent. It includes contact listings for most community resources in the region. This resource is provided by Good Samaritan Ministries.
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family hope foundation events
Big Boy’s BIG Giving – THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – Bring your family and tell your friends! Eat at the Big Boy in Wyoming (behind Rivertown Crossings Mall) this Thursday, April 13 from 4-8pm and they will donate 100% of the profits to FHF!! That’s right…ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE PROFITS!!!!!!!!! Enjoy a family friendly night out, supporting FHF! Spread the word! Flyer attached.
FAMILY DAY AT THE WHITECAPS with Family Hope Foundation! May 7 @ 1:00pm
5Ks for FHF!
Trivium Racing has chosen Family Hope Foundation again to benefit from their unique 5Ks in 2017! These will be accurately measured 5K courses with an awesome shirt, unique finisher’s glass, and hoppin’ after parties! Join the fun by running or volunteering – a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Family Hope Foundation!
Growler Gallop Atwater GR 5K – Sunday, April 30, 2017 (race #1 in Beer Flight Running series) - http://triviumracing.com/event/atwater-growler-gallop-grand-rapids/
HopCat Full Circle 5K - Sunday May 28th, 2017 (race #2 in Beer Flight Running series) - http://triviumracing.com/event/hopcat-5k-grand-rapids/
Moonlight Bootlegger GR 5K – Friday, September 8, 2017 - http://triviumracing.com/event/moonlight-bootlegger-grand-rapids-5k/
Sensory Showtimes @ Celebration! Cinema – Where “shhhh” isn’t allowed! Lights Up, Sound Down, Enjoy the BIG SCREEN experience in an accepting environment. Family Hope Foundation and Celebration! Cinema present a unique movie experience for individuals with special needs and their families! So come, relax, be yourself and enjoy the movie!! The attached movie coupon is good for those receiving this email and are good for every upcoming Sensory Showtime. attachment
Upcoming showings are:
FAMILY DAY AT THE WHITECAPS with Family Hope Foundation! May 7 @ 1:00pm
- A limited number of FREE tickets will be available (through the generosity of JQ99.3’s Impact Month Drives for FHF).
- Ticket sales will begin at 9:00am on Friday, April 14 at the following link - mark your calendar, they go FAST!! Additional tickets can be purchased for $18.25 per person until April 20. https://fhf2017whitecaps.eventbrite.com
- We’ll have an outfield deck just for our families (of individuals with special needs) to enjoy space, community and the game together.
- Tickets will include all you can eat lunch, activities, autographs on the field and running the bases after the game!
5Ks for FHF!
Trivium Racing has chosen Family Hope Foundation again to benefit from their unique 5Ks in 2017! These will be accurately measured 5K courses with an awesome shirt, unique finisher’s glass, and hoppin’ after parties! Join the fun by running or volunteering – a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Family Hope Foundation!
Growler Gallop Atwater GR 5K – Sunday, April 30, 2017 (race #1 in Beer Flight Running series) - http://triviumracing.com/event/atwater-growler-gallop-grand-rapids/
HopCat Full Circle 5K - Sunday May 28th, 2017 (race #2 in Beer Flight Running series) - http://triviumracing.com/event/hopcat-5k-grand-rapids/
Moonlight Bootlegger GR 5K – Friday, September 8, 2017 - http://triviumracing.com/event/moonlight-bootlegger-grand-rapids-5k/
Sensory Showtimes @ Celebration! Cinema – Where “shhhh” isn’t allowed! Lights Up, Sound Down, Enjoy the BIG SCREEN experience in an accepting environment. Family Hope Foundation and Celebration! Cinema present a unique movie experience for individuals with special needs and their families! So come, relax, be yourself and enjoy the movie!! The attached movie coupon is good for those receiving this email and are good for every upcoming Sensory Showtime. attachment
Upcoming showings are:
- Apr 15- Smurfs: The Lost Village
- Jun 10- Captain Underpants
- Jun 24- Cars 3
- Jul 8- Despicable Me 3
- https://celebrationcinema.com/sensoryshowtimes.
activities
Sensory Sensitive Sundays @ CHUCK E. CHEESE!!!! Music, lighting and other noise is turned down. Food and games offered. Caring and Trained Staff!! Click on this link for all Michigan locations! https://www.chuckecheese.com/docs/default-source/cec_file/sensory-sensitive-sundays_stores_web.pdf
Spring Youth Yoga! Beginning April 12th / Ages 6-10, on Wednesdays for 6 weeks. April 13th/Ages 12-16, on Thursdays for 6 weeks. See website or attachment for all the sign up details. http://www.grhealingyoga.com/copy-of-about
Homeschool Performing Arts is inviting special needs families to enjoy FREE theatre productions at each of their dress rehearsals for upcoming shows!! Dress rehearsals are the day before their opening night. More info about HPA can be found at www.hpami.org. Ø Mary Poppins - dress rehearsal April 27 @ 7:00 at Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N. 26th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports! – 2017 Recreation Connection. View upcoming events, team schedules and clinic offerings at this link:http://www.maryfreebed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Spring-2017-RecConnect.pdf
MFB Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports Preschool Sports Sampler- This is for those not yet old enough to join a wheelchair sports team. Classes will be held on the following dates 4/11, 4/15, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 from 5:15-6:15 at the Mary Free Bed YMCA at 5500 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Email or call Cathy Glonek to register at 616-840-8356 or [email protected]. Register before March 31st.
Adaptive Rock Climbing Clinic- Mary Free Bed YMCA 5500 Burton St Se Grand Rapids MI 49546. Class Dates are 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17. Designed for children ages 5+. Cost is $40. To register contact Cathy Glonek at 616-840-8356 or at [email protected]. Must register before March 31st.
Bethany Christian Service 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Wednesday, April 12th 6-7:30. Bring your own Basket. See attachment for all the details.
ACT (Artists Creating Together)- Artists Creating Together offers opportunities for you to discover art in its many forms! Our art programs allow adults ages 16 and up to explore their creativity in supportive environment, meet new friends, build self-confidence through art. Welcoming individuals of all abilities. Click here to register: http://www.artistscreatingtogether.org/classsignupadults
ACT 2017 Class Schedule List: http://media.wix.com/ugd/49f28e_115aa77577134dc6b03240dcc6c60e7d.pdf
Equest Center for Horseback Riding- Attached you will find information on both the “Easter with Equest Bunny” @ the Center on Saturday, April 15th and also Summer Horsemanship Day Camp.
Power Chair Soccer Clinic! Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mary Free Bed YMCA. 5500 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids MI 49546. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We will keep you posted!!
LaCrosse Clinic! Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23, 2017. Mary Free Bed YMCA. 5500 Burton St. Se, Grand Rapids MI 49546. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We will keep you posted!!!
Indian Trails Camp is now offering a great new program called R.E.C CONNECT. Click on the following link for more details: http://ikuslife.org/new-program-announcement-r-e-c-connect/
Oasis Community has some fun and exciting events planned, so mark your calendars!!!- Saturday April 22nd “Best Prom Ever” at Sparta High School. Saturday June 3rd we want to meet downtown for the Grand Rapids Arts Festival. Details to come.
Arts in Motion Studio provides intensive, year round programming in the arts. Their programs are built around the individual's ability and needs. They offer programming six days a week at their studio and have 6 off site class locations. They will design and bring a class to your group from one day workshops to year-round learning. Classes offered in Dance, Music, Drama and Fine arts at every level. You may check their current class offerings online but if you do not see it, they may still be able to offer it. Scholarships available!
Therapy and Fun Summer Program with Comprehensive Therapy Center – for children who need speech-language, motor, and/or sensory therapy - from simple to complex issues, ages 1 - 14 years. The program runs June 26 through August 10, 2017 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays9:00am - 12:15pm. Screening appointments begin in April. See attached brochure for more information.
Spring Youth Yoga! Beginning April 12th / Ages 6-10, on Wednesdays for 6 weeks. April 13th/Ages 12-16, on Thursdays for 6 weeks. See website or attachment for all the sign up details. http://www.grhealingyoga.com/copy-of-about
Homeschool Performing Arts is inviting special needs families to enjoy FREE theatre productions at each of their dress rehearsals for upcoming shows!! Dress rehearsals are the day before their opening night. More info about HPA can be found at www.hpami.org. Ø Mary Poppins - dress rehearsal April 27 @ 7:00 at Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N. 26th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports! – 2017 Recreation Connection. View upcoming events, team schedules and clinic offerings at this link:http://www.maryfreebed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Spring-2017-RecConnect.pdf
MFB Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports Preschool Sports Sampler- This is for those not yet old enough to join a wheelchair sports team. Classes will be held on the following dates 4/11, 4/15, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 from 5:15-6:15 at the Mary Free Bed YMCA at 5500 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Email or call Cathy Glonek to register at 616-840-8356 or [email protected]. Register before March 31st.
Adaptive Rock Climbing Clinic- Mary Free Bed YMCA 5500 Burton St Se Grand Rapids MI 49546. Class Dates are 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17. Designed for children ages 5+. Cost is $40. To register contact Cathy Glonek at 616-840-8356 or at [email protected]. Must register before March 31st.
Bethany Christian Service 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Wednesday, April 12th 6-7:30. Bring your own Basket. See attachment for all the details.
ACT (Artists Creating Together)- Artists Creating Together offers opportunities for you to discover art in its many forms! Our art programs allow adults ages 16 and up to explore their creativity in supportive environment, meet new friends, build self-confidence through art. Welcoming individuals of all abilities. Click here to register: http://www.artistscreatingtogether.org/classsignupadults
ACT 2017 Class Schedule List: http://media.wix.com/ugd/49f28e_115aa77577134dc6b03240dcc6c60e7d.pdf
Equest Center for Horseback Riding- Attached you will find information on both the “Easter with Equest Bunny” @ the Center on Saturday, April 15th and also Summer Horsemanship Day Camp.
Power Chair Soccer Clinic! Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mary Free Bed YMCA. 5500 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids MI 49546. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We will keep you posted!!
LaCrosse Clinic! Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23, 2017. Mary Free Bed YMCA. 5500 Burton St. Se, Grand Rapids MI 49546. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We will keep you posted!!!
Indian Trails Camp is now offering a great new program called R.E.C CONNECT. Click on the following link for more details: http://ikuslife.org/new-program-announcement-r-e-c-connect/
Oasis Community has some fun and exciting events planned, so mark your calendars!!!- Saturday April 22nd “Best Prom Ever” at Sparta High School. Saturday June 3rd we want to meet downtown for the Grand Rapids Arts Festival. Details to come.
Arts in Motion Studio provides intensive, year round programming in the arts. Their programs are built around the individual's ability and needs. They offer programming six days a week at their studio and have 6 off site class locations. They will design and bring a class to your group from one day workshops to year-round learning. Classes offered in Dance, Music, Drama and Fine arts at every level. You may check their current class offerings online but if you do not see it, they may still be able to offer it. Scholarships available!
Therapy and Fun Summer Program with Comprehensive Therapy Center – for children who need speech-language, motor, and/or sensory therapy - from simple to complex issues, ages 1 - 14 years. The program runs June 26 through August 10, 2017 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays9:00am - 12:15pm. Screening appointments begin in April. See attached brochure for more information.
parents/caregivers & professionals
Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy w/ Jessie Morton: Monday, April 10, 2017 5:30-7:30. First Baptist Church of Middleville. 5215 North M37, Middleville MI 49333 & Monday, April 24th 5:320-7:30 @ Hastings Baptist Church. 309 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings MI 49058. Register with Debbie
Registration is now Open for Michigan IDA Annual Spring Conference! Saturday, April 8th at Washtenaw Community College. Click on the following link for details and to register: http://mi.dyslexiaida.org/2017-annual-spring-conference/
April Oasis Meeting- Thursday, April 20th from 7p-9p at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2700 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI. Deb Rock is a Parent/Mentor for Michigan Alliance for Families and will be giving an overview of what they do in Michigan. Deb will also walk you through their website and all of the resources available to parents. Michigan Alliance for Families is the “parent, training and information center” for Michigan which provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. RSVP by 4/17 by calling (616) 340-9627 or email: [email protected]
Summer Pediatric Groups with Generation Care! Generation Care will be continuing with their pediatric summer groups this year and are teaming up with the Shoreline Center for parent education during groups. It will continue to be run through Generation Care at the Lincoln street facility in Grand Haven, MI. Please see attachment for information on the different groups offered and how to enroll. Titled (2017 Summer Peds group Brochure)
2016-2017 Transition Expo! See attachment for information on upcoming 2016-2017 Transition Expo for students getting ready to transition from being a student to being on their own!! Also see the newly published post-secondary Transition Guide for 2017 that is attached.
GVSU Campus Links Program! Campus Links is a Mentorship program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder that provides social support to help navigate them through college life. See attachment for more info.
The ARC of Kent Co: Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) is a leadership development program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of minor children with developmental disabilities. The project trains and supports participants to become leaders in the disability rights movement. It is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council and administered by The Arc Michigan.
Need help getting your child to SLEEP? Check out this website: https://www.tuck.com/about-us/ . It has everything you need to help you and your child get a better night’s rest!
AT- DISCOVER, CREATE & ADAPT MATERIAL DAY! Save the Date! May 23, 2017! Join us for this rare opportunity to find, create and adapt new resources and materials, all for immediate use with your students! Come for all or part of this Make It Take It 'open house' session. Access, print and laminate Board maker pages. Utilize the Ellison Die Cut materials. Create visual supports, schedules, social stories and more. Adapt instructional materials for lessons and units of study. Explore iPad apps, Chrome extensions, and websites to support your instruction. We will provide the digital access, raw materials needed, and most importantly the TIME to explore and create! Open House Format- Come for one hour or four- and leave with classroom-ready supports! All for only $25!. Flyer attached or click on website below: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0001-0020-0cb9f5022d7d4b149f40e1a2d79df9f2
Special Needs Support at Evergreen Ministries!! Are you able to worship together as a family? Has church become a thing of the past, or something that is done in shifts due to your child's special needs? If you are searching for a place to belong, be accepted, and find support, check out Evergreen Ministries. Their Special Needs Ministry will walk alongside you, giving the support you need for you and your entire family to become passionate followers of Jesus no matter the needs. They use an individual based support system. Check out www.egm.org/special-needs or contact Tiffany at [email protected]
Registration is now Open for Michigan IDA Annual Spring Conference! Saturday, April 8th at Washtenaw Community College. Click on the following link for details and to register: http://mi.dyslexiaida.org/2017-annual-spring-conference/
April Oasis Meeting- Thursday, April 20th from 7p-9p at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2700 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI. Deb Rock is a Parent/Mentor for Michigan Alliance for Families and will be giving an overview of what they do in Michigan. Deb will also walk you through their website and all of the resources available to parents. Michigan Alliance for Families is the “parent, training and information center” for Michigan which provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. RSVP by 4/17 by calling (616) 340-9627 or email: [email protected]
Summer Pediatric Groups with Generation Care! Generation Care will be continuing with their pediatric summer groups this year and are teaming up with the Shoreline Center for parent education during groups. It will continue to be run through Generation Care at the Lincoln street facility in Grand Haven, MI. Please see attachment for information on the different groups offered and how to enroll. Titled (2017 Summer Peds group Brochure)
2016-2017 Transition Expo! See attachment for information on upcoming 2016-2017 Transition Expo for students getting ready to transition from being a student to being on their own!! Also see the newly published post-secondary Transition Guide for 2017 that is attached.
GVSU Campus Links Program! Campus Links is a Mentorship program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder that provides social support to help navigate them through college life. See attachment for more info.
The ARC of Kent Co: Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) is a leadership development program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of minor children with developmental disabilities. The project trains and supports participants to become leaders in the disability rights movement. It is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council and administered by The Arc Michigan.
Need help getting your child to SLEEP? Check out this website: https://www.tuck.com/about-us/ . It has everything you need to help you and your child get a better night’s rest!
AT- DISCOVER, CREATE & ADAPT MATERIAL DAY! Save the Date! May 23, 2017! Join us for this rare opportunity to find, create and adapt new resources and materials, all for immediate use with your students! Come for all or part of this Make It Take It 'open house' session. Access, print and laminate Board maker pages. Utilize the Ellison Die Cut materials. Create visual supports, schedules, social stories and more. Adapt instructional materials for lessons and units of study. Explore iPad apps, Chrome extensions, and websites to support your instruction. We will provide the digital access, raw materials needed, and most importantly the TIME to explore and create! Open House Format- Come for one hour or four- and leave with classroom-ready supports! All for only $25!. Flyer attached or click on website below: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0001-0020-0cb9f5022d7d4b149f40e1a2d79df9f2
Special Needs Support at Evergreen Ministries!! Are you able to worship together as a family? Has church become a thing of the past, or something that is done in shifts due to your child's special needs? If you are searching for a place to belong, be accepted, and find support, check out Evergreen Ministries. Their Special Needs Ministry will walk alongside you, giving the support you need for you and your entire family to become passionate followers of Jesus no matter the needs. They use an individual based support system. Check out www.egm.org/special-needs or contact Tiffany at [email protected]