Als Association West Michigan Chapter

Founded in 1990, Acton Institute is a nonprofit organization organizing religious, political and business seminars aimed at educating religious leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, university professors and academic researchers. The institute has several publications, including a monthly current affairs and public policy journal in print and online. Its journal called Religion and Liberty discusses religious, political, economic, literary and cultural issues. Its program called the Acton University offers a four-day exploratory session of the intellectual foundations of a free society. Acton organizes various student conferences and offers awards and scholarships as well. The organization s community outreach program publishes transcripts and tapes of guest speakers. Acton Institute is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Grand Rapids Urban League is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through a variety of programs and services focused on education, employment, housing, and health. Their mission is to identify and address barriers to success for residents in the Greater Grand Rapids area and West Michigan. With specialized centers for Employment and Workforce Development, Housing and Community Development, and Education Innovation, the Urban League works diligently to promote equity and enhance the quality of life for its community members. By offering resources such as job seeking tools, educational success toolkits, and community health initiatives, they strive to foster an environment of opportunity and empowerment. Generated from the website