So I really dropped the ball with this review. I usually start with a bunch of photos, but I was…read moretoo preoccupied with taking in the charming ambiance, the veteran-created art pieces, the photos and stories all around honoring the legacy of the heroes who have served their nation, and getting to meet the interesting people inside. I realize the tiny structure is perfect for what this place is all about - honoring the stories each of us holds through connection and community. The coffee was smooth and flavorful, possibly the best drip coffee I've ever had (and I have had some really good coffee!) and I'm told by my wife that the chai was absolutely delightful. A small menu of drinks and treats may make this spot slip off of your radar - but you would be missing out on a magical little place that, as the name implies, truly has heart... and plenty of it.

Must check out! Grateful to have discovered on Yelp! I don't explore downtown often, and was…read morelooking for a nearby coffee shop to work at in the morning (saw in pics there were many outlets available). I love all of the natural light, music (Jack Johnson when I was there), and overall vibes. Enjoyed the pour over coffee (takes time) and they had almond milk I could add on request. Has Heart Coffee Shop celebrates veterans and their stories. Their goal is to make sure every vet never has to pay for coffee. Located directly across from the GR Children's Museum entrance in Veterans Memorial Park. Street parking (meters / MOTU App) if you can get in before the museum opens.

Kids Food Basket…read more Fighting childhood hunger is more important than ever, and Kids Food Basket works to help feed children who are at or near the poverty level. In 2002, KFB started by serving 125 kids every weekday through their Sack Supper program, and today, they serve approximately 8,800 kids every day. EVERY DAY! One of our favorite ways to volunteer with @kidsfoodbasket is by decorating paper sack supper bags! It's fun to do by yourself, with your family, and great for kids too! Plus, you can teach your kids about the mission of KFB and knowing that by decorating an ordinary lunch bag, you'll be making a child smile. For other ways you can volunteer and help, head to their website! kidsfoodbasket.org

Kids' Food Basket provides local children with access to healthy, nutritious food. They provide…read more"sack suppers" to children at schools in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland. These sack suppers are distributed at school and taken home. Volunteering at Kids' Food Basket is fun, easy and makes a difference in your own community. To volunteer, check their website and sign up for an account. They have a calendar where you can view all shifts and sign up yourself individually or a group. The sack supper prep typically includes breaking down bulk food items into individual servings (in the past I have put granola or snap peas into ziplock bags and separated pudding cups, etc.). Shifts are usually an hour long and they go by quickly! The staff working are all very friendly and appreciative. They rely heavily on volunteers and save millions of dollars each year by utilizing volunteers. Definitely check out KFB if you're looking for a volunteer opportunity. Shifts fill up quickly, so check their calendar early and often! You can also help out with offsite projects - my friends and I got together around Thanksgiving last year to put together supper packs which consist of juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, raisins, crackers, etc. It was a super easy and fun way to give back while getting a group of friends together.

I absolutely love The Forge. I started going two years ago when I wanted to give yoga a second…read morechance. I loved it so much I went through their yoga teacher training and now am part of the team! I've never liked working out, but the fitness classes are so fun and designed so that I can modify them to my needs and ability.

From the owner: We are the Lakeshore’s only nonprofit yoga & movement studio offering Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, Strength…read more& Kids classes. We believe diversity of classes and students is our biggest strength. We offer free and significantly discounted classes to those on fixed incomes & encourage the creation of community. Our instructors are locally & internationally trained, providing access to movement for any and every body. Movement is medicine.