Beyond The City

06/08/2026

DATE CORRECTION!‼️

🚗💨 Ready for your next adventure? Cleveland, Ohio here we come!

From exploring museums and attractions to building friendships and experiencing a new city, this trip is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun.

📅 Trip Dates: June 27–30, 2026
📍 Destination: Cleveland, Ohio
📅 Mandatory Trip Connect: June 15, 2026

Meet fellow travelers, review trip details, complete required paperwork, and get ready for the adventure! A parent/guardian and youth must attend.

⚠️ Applications are open now. Spots are limited!

APPLY HERE -> https://wkf.ms/3Ss5aIT

06/08/2026

🚗💨 Ready for your next adventure? Cleveland, Ohio here we come!

From exploring museums and attractions to building friendships and experiencing a new city, this trip is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun.

📅 Trip Dates: June 27–30, 2026
📍 Destination: Cleveland, Ohio
📅 Mandatory Trip Connect: June 15, 2026

Meet fellow travelers, review trip details, complete required paperwork, and get ready for the adventure! A parent/guardian and youth must attend.

⚠️ Applications are open now. Spots are limited!

APPLY HERE -> https://wkf.ms/3Ss5aIT

06/05/2026

We just had a couple of spots open up last minute for Saturday's mini adventure!! REGISTER NOW.

Get ready to get creative with Beyond the City!

Join us for a fun and hands-on Pottery Wheel Workshop at The Clayground on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00PM! Participants will dive into the world of wheel throwing, learn the basics of shaping clay, and create their very own pottery piece to take home.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided
👐 No experience needed
✨ Come ready to learn, laugh, and get a little messy

Teens Ages 13 - 18 still in highschool can register!

All Beyond the City Adventures are FREE

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up today!
https://wkf.ms/4fKdYn7

05/27/2026

Get ready to get creative with Beyond the City!

Join us for a fun and hands-on Pottery Wheel Workshop at The Clayground on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00PM! Participants will dive into the world of wheel throwing, learn the basics of shaping clay, and create their very own pottery piece to take home.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided
👐 No experience needed
✨ Come ready to learn, laugh, and get a little messy
Teens Ages 13 - 18 still in highschool can register! All Beyond the City Adventures are FREE

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up today!
https://wkf.ms/4fKdYn7

05/06/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – SUMMER 2026 🚨

Are you ready to lead, grow, and make an impact in your community?

The NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Young Fellows Program is back — offering a paid 2-month leadership experience for young adults ages 16–25.

💼 Build real-world leadership skills
✊🏾 Get involved in community advocacy
🚀 Explore career paths + gain exposure to new opportunities
💰 $18/hour | 15 hours/week
🗓️ June 8 – July 31, 2026

This is more than a program — it’s an opportunity to step into your purpose and be part of a legacy.

📲 Apply now: https://bit.ly/naacpfellows26

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEhmHYXByH8zaEqZKKQ9UKsFzGp2zPPhigBz_o4yWbwAlvMw/viewform

04/27/2026

Congratulations to our Youth Board President, Nkechinyere!

You work so hard for everything you achieve, and this moment is so well deserved. Being named a Gates Scholar is just the beginning, this incredible honor is a reflection of who you are and all that you’re becoming. We are beyond proud of you and excited for everything ahead.

Two Grand Rapids Public Schools students have earned full-ride Gates Scholarships to the universities of their choice: https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/2-grps-students-granted-competitive-gates-scholarships/

04/10/2026

Deadline extended to April 13th. Submit your resumes ASAP!

We are Now Hosting: 2026 AmeriCorps Summer Associate Program!
Beyond the City is excited to serve as a host site for the 2026 AmeriCorps Summer Associate Program and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join us this summer!
This is more than just a summer opportunity, it’s a chance to gain real-world experience, grow your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Open Roles:
Community Engagement Coordinator
http://bit.ly/41jE6wS

Marketing and Communications Coordinator
https://bit.ly/4t0zSX0

Volunteer Coordinator
http://bit.ly/4czCWna

What to Expect:
• 37.5 hours/week (Hybrid: remote + in-person)
• Hands-on project experience supporting real community initiatives
• Mentorship and professional development
• Exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership

🎯 Who Should Apply:
Individuals who care deeply about community impact and want hands-on experience supporting programs that expose youth to new environments, opportunities, and perspectives. Must be 18 years or older.

📅 Program Start Date:
May 18, 2026
Compensation & Benefits:
• Bi-weekly stipend: $957.42
• Segal Education Award: $1,565.08 or Total cash stipend (10 weeks): $345.80 (upon successful completion)

👉 Take the leap and just apply. You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started.

Submit your resume to [email protected]

04/09/2026

Beyond the City is Hiring!

We are Now Hosting: 2026 AmeriCorps Summer Associate Program!

Beyond the City is excited to serve as a host site for the 2026 AmeriCorps Summer Associate Program and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join us this summer!

This is more than just a summer opportunity, it’s a chance to gain real-world experience, grow your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Open Roles:
Community Engagement Coordinator
http://bit.ly/41jE6wS

Marketing and Communications Coordinator
https://bit.ly/4t0zSX0

Volunteer Coordinator
http://bit.ly/4czCWna

What to Expect:
• 37.5 hours/week (Hybrid: remote + in-person)
• Hands-on project experience supporting real community initiatives
• Mentorship and professional development
• Exposure to nonprofit operations and leadership

🎯 Who Should Apply:
Individuals who care deeply about community impact and want hands-on experience supporting programs that expose youth to new environments, opportunities, and perspectives. Must be 18 years or older.

📅 Program Start Date:
May 18, 2026

Compensation & Benefits:
• Bi-weekly stipend: $957.42
• Segal Education Award: $1,565.08 or Total cash stipend (10 weeks): $345.80 (upon successful completion)

👉 Take the leap and just apply. You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started.

Submit your resume to [email protected]

03/04/2026

Last Friday, Beyond the City had the honor of attending the Black Legacy Fund gala.

One of our very own Youth Board members, Chivae, took the stage to share how Beyond the City has shaped her journey. Hearing her speak about the experiences, exposure, and confidence she has gained through BTC reminded us why this work matters so deeply.

We are incredibly proud of her courage, her voice, and the future she is helping to build.

Thank you to the Black Legacy Fund for helping make opportunities like this possible for our youth. 💛

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Pictured: Zahna Woodson, Chivae, Nkechi, Sydnee, and Chivonne



📷 Rich P Photography https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBuJn22om/

01/31/2026

You already know what time it is 😏

It's time for another year of Mini Adventures, Epic Explorations, and nonstop fun with Beyond the City!

And this February 16th, join us for a special afternoon as we head to the Grand Rapids Game Show Experience for an unforgettable, hands-on competition! You’ll step into a real TV-style game show, compete for prizes, share plenty of laughs, and wrap up the night with dinner.

📌 Spots are limited—RSVP or submit interest using the link provided!

https://wkf.ms/3NYIspA

👀 Questions? Email us at [email protected]