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Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities

Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities

非盈利组织

Grand Rapids，MI 341 位关注者

We engage with our neighbors through the arts and humanities in ways that validate them as they forge new pathways.

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Our mission is to build environments of curiosity and creativity with our neighbors to cultivate inclusion and justice. We envision a flourishing neighborhood where people embody liberation, self-determination, self-expression, connection, and joy. Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities (GAAH) operates the Cook Arts Center and the Cook Library Center —two facilities that exist for neighbors who live on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. We intentionally foster spaces of belonging where community members are encouraged to use the arts & humanities as tools to express themselves, share their stories, learn, grow, and connect. The Cook Arts Center programs focus on creativity and self-expression, while the Cook Library Center concentrates on learning and storytelling. Populated by a racially and ethnically diverse group of neighbors, the majority of those who live here identify as Latinx, Black, or both. Our neighborhood also has the highest population density of youth in the city of Grand Rapids. Institutional culture has historically marginalized communities of color, and our neighborhood is no exception. At GAAH, we push against that culture and engage with our neighbors through the arts and humanities to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and trusting relationships in ways that validate them as they forge new pathways. GAAH’s programs utilize the arts and humanities as tools to support our neighbors in many areas. We provide academic assistance, dance and music classes, storytelling and oral histories, parent support groups, painting and drawing classes, STEM activities, chess clubs, and more. At their core, though, all of GAAH’s offerings are built on relationships: we encourage youth to be their authentic selves and reach their full potential so that our neighborhood can flourish.

网站
https://www.gaah.org
所属行业
非盈利组织
规模
2-10 人
总部
Grand Rapids，MI
类型
非营利机构
创立
1999
领域
arts、humanities、youth programs、creativity、self expression、learning、storytelling、Community Engagement和culture

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    644 Grandville Ave SW

    US，MI，Grand Rapids，49503

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  • 1100 Grandville Ave SW

    US，MI，Grand Rapids，49503

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  • Recently, you might have spotted a few new faces here at GAAH, as we are thrilled to announce the addition of three fantastic individuals to our team! Mica has taken on the role of Cook Arts Center Manager, Monique is stepping in as the Teen Leaders Coordinator, and Colleen will be our new Development and Events Coordinator. Please extend a warm welcome to them in the comments below, and feel free to discover more about their backgrounds by visiting their bios on our website at gaah.org/about. ?? Recientemente, usted puede haber visto algunas caras nuevas aquí en GAAH, ya que estamos encantados de anunciar la adición de tres personas fantásticas a nuestro equipo! Mica ha asumido el papel del Cook Arts Center Manager, Monique está interviniendo como el Teen Leaders Coordinator, y Colleen serán nuestra nueva Development and Events Manager. Por favor, extiende una gran bienvenida a ellas en los comentarios, y descubre más sobre sus orígenes visitando su biografía en nuestro sitio web en gaah.org/about.

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  • #flashbackfriday to the song "Fudge Oppression," which was written back in 2016 by a Girls Rock! Grand Rapids band called PB + The Jaguar Jams. Our staff found hope when listening to it again, and we hope you do too! https://lnkd.in/gJwxtiaa Today, as we see a lot of history repeat itself, it's a good reminder that our youth are in this too and have a lot to say! Here at GAAH, we remain committed to building environments of creativity and curiosity where kids can be brave and vulnerable.

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  • Happy New Year! Every monthly donor we have is an incredibly valued partner because they understand the long term investment it takes to support justice in our community. There's no monthly gift too big or too small; its your commitment that counts! It lets our community know you stand with us in our efforts to grow a flourishing neighborhood where people embody liberation, self-determination, self-expression, connection, and joy. Will you help us reach our goal of 25 new monthly donors? Join us and hear stories of our work throughout the year; we can't wait to share how we grow! bit.ly/GAAHYearEnd24

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  • We build environments of curiosity and creativity with our neighbors to cultivate inclusion and justice.? ? As we head into the holidays we are filled with GRATITUDE for all who help GAAH reach our mission. Will you keep partnering with us in 2025? It takes all of us to grow community! ? ? In celebration of 25 years, we are asking for gifts of $25 to help continue our mission. Donate today! ? bit.ly/GAAHYearEnd24

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  • Help make our studio dreams come true with a gift from our supply wish list! Amazon wish list: https://a.co/7FCMGv9 We also love it when we can keep things out of landfills and put them in the hands of our curious and creative neighbors! If you have gently used items that you’d like to donate to GAAH, please keep in mind that we do not accept: - Clothing or other general household items - Broken instruments or technology that is not currently functioning - Outdated or ripped books* - Large volumes of books, encyclopedias, or entire book collections* - Large instruments (like pianos), looms or large equipment, machines, or furniture *If you have books in great condition to donate, please send a list of the titles and/or photographs of the books to our Cook Library Administrator for review.

  • ?? Due to the weather, the Cook Library Center and Cook Arts Center will be closed today. ?? We’ll also be closed for winter break from December 23 to January 3 and will reopen on January 6. We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, warmth, and time with loved ones. Stay safe and see you in the new year! ??? ?? Debido al clima, el Cook Library Center y el Cook Arts Center estarán cerrados hoy. ?? También estaremos cerrados por las vacaciones de invierno del 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero y reabriremos el 6 de enero. Les deseamos una temporada de fiestas llena de descanso, calidez y tiempo con sus seres queridos. ?Cuídense y nos vemos en el nuevo a?o! ???

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