About HQ
HQ is a drop-in center in Grand Rapids, Michigan for youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who are experiencing unsafe or unstable housing. We believe that everyone should be celebrated for who they are, as they are. At HQ, basic resources are available to youth with no strings attached. We rely on community partners and volunteers to provide critical resources that help break the cycle of homelessness in our community.
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Volunteer at HQ
Volunteers make HQ possible. Give your time, build relationships, and support our staff as we break the cycle of homelessness together. From working drop-in to sorting donations and folding laundry, if you’re passionate about it, there’s a place for you at HQ.
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What Our Members Say
"I knew there would be other people in this space that are going through the same situation that I’m going through."
"I feel compassion when I walk through these doors.”
"HQ is open arms. They love everyone. Even though everyone is different, they don’t judge.”
“From when I first stepped in here, we were family.”
Did you see this great article on MLive.com about the Comprehensive Health Initiative?
"We are also reshaping the idea of wellness and changing perceptions of health care. Low income and homeless people historically have accessed health care through the ER and urgent care and have been marginalized and treated different.'' - Mark Contreras, a nurse practitioner with GVSU Family Health Center
3:11 Youth Housing Health Net of West Michigan The Wisdom Center Counseling LLC
Homeless youth focus of a new Comprehensive Health Initiative
www.mlive.com
HQ, a Grand Rapids drop-in center for youth in housing crisis, is teaming up with other nonprofits and Grand Valley State University's Family Health Center to connect homeless youth with on-site services such as primary care providers and crisis support therapy.This morning we celebrated the kick-off of the new Comprehensive Health Initiative. Our community partners, core funders, and local supporters came together to learn more about how this collaborative initiative will impact health outcomes for youth experiencing crisis in West Michigan.
Thank you to Corridor Coffee for the delicious beverages and Meijer for the funds to get food!
3:11 Youth Housing GVSU Family Health Center The Wisdom Center Counseling LLC Health Net of West Michigan
Steelcase Foundation, Frey Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Herman Miller Cares, Mars Hill Bible Church
Don't forget we need your help to make this a special holiday for members. Donate unwrapped gift items through Monday and be a part of giving something more than just a present! ⛄️🎁🎅
