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Causes: Human Services, Neighborhood Centers
Mission: Baxter Community Center seeks to respond to human needs in its community through effective programs and partnerships.
Target demographics: Our neighbors!
Geographic areas served: The Baxter neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Programs: Child Development Center - ages six-weeks up to five years old, sliding fee scale, nationally accredited program, summer and afterschool programming for elementary aged students Wholistic Health Center - medical and dental care available, serving pediatric and adult patients, insured and uninsured, affordable and high-quality Marketplace - food and clothing pantry providing shelf-stable dry goods as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, diapers, formual, and more
As an intern, I have witnessed the extraordinary work Baxter does for its neighbors. Baxter is committed to its mission by providing beneficial programming and by hosting fun summer community events at Joe Taylor Park. This summer I have not only learned about the great impact Baxter Community Center makes but about how development works in a nonprofit organization. Baxter is a fun, supportive, inclusive, upbeat, place to be with passionate staff and volunteers.
