Helping House of Grand Rapids

03/16/2026

01/08/2026

Abusive relationships be like:

12/13/2025

For more than a century, our historic YWCA West Central Michigan building at 25 Sheldon Avenue has stood as a symbol of safety, empowerment, and advocacy for women, children, and families in West Central Michigan. Its brick walls, handcrafted details, and legacy-filled halls remind us daily of the generations who sought hope and healing within them.

Today, we are announcing an important milestone in our organization’s evolution: the plan to sell our historic Sheldon Avenue building.

After a thorough review and months of thoughtful discussion, our board and CEO have made the strategic decision to sell, positioning us to reinvest in what matters most: the people and programs at the heart of our mission.

We will continue to offer the same programs and services, though in a new location. We’re actively searching and plan to purchase a central location with bus line access and ample parking to best support our clients, staff, and volunteers. Selling the building doesn’t change our mission – we are here to stay!

Proceeds from the sale will help us:
• Secure a more accessible, purpose-fit space
• Strengthen our financial foundation
• Grow our core programs
• Innovate to meet community needs
• Build long-term stability for generations to come

To our partners, donors, volunteers, and advocates:

Your dedication has made this moment possible. Your support ensures that our mission remains strong, vibrant, and future-focused. As we make plans to continue our work in a new space, your contributions will help shape the next chapter of our history, which is one where survivors find even greater safety, support, and empowerment.

Thank you for standing with us as we honor where we have been and confidently step forward into where we are going. Our commitment to you remains unwavering as we step into a stronger future.

Please visit our website at www.ywcawcmi.org for regular updates.

24-hour Helpline: (616) 454-YWCA (9922)

For more details on the listing, check the comments.

11/02/2025

Soon we will have education across our service providing networks that can greatly reduce the risk of domestic violence related homicide! We are so excited and proud to be a part of this push for a safer community ♥️♥️♥️

10/21/2025

10/17/2025

Jim Carrey once said,
“Imagine for just a minute that you are financially struggling and in the unfortunate situation of being homeless and suddenly someone comes with a camera, to film your face and your precarious situation, to give you a meal so they can record it and you have to take it, because you are hungry… Imagine that feeling. Please stop doing that. If you are going to help someone, do it with kindness and not with your ego.”

10/16/2025

Don't forget to take a moment to sort out your thoughts tonight ❤️

Remember to hold what you have space for and put down what might be barring you from inner peace ❤️

10/16/2025

"Its ok to start over and try again"

What affirmation is your favorite?

10/15/2025

If someone hurt you, took advantage when you needed them to be a safe person... its never ever a reflection of you.

Being vulnerable is beautiful.
You didn't deserve it.
You deserve to feel safe inside of your body again.

Don't give up on yourself nor the world around you.
There is good in this life.
It is worth healing for.
You are worth saving.