415 Franklin Project

27/03/2023

We are grateful for the work we're able to do through partnership and the grace of God. Sometimes God calls us to boldly step into things, though we don't have a full grasp of the fruit it will bear. Yet, we're grateful for the full-picture moments when we realize just HOW COOL it is that God calls us into work that is transformative. This is one of those moments!

The City Fix, a global online resource, that creates awareness regarding the latest news and analysis on urban sustainability and development, noted Madison Church as an example behind the innovation of "renovating its buildings to create new spaces for worship and congregational activities, child development centers, and (more specifically) 45 units of affordable housing to serve the broader community."

Informal workers often come from religious or class minorities who regularly find support through faith communities. As such, faith-based organizations are crucial partners in ensuring their rights and wellbeing. Photo: BanGhoL/Shutterstock About two-thirds of the world’s population will live in c...

30/06/2022

31/05/2022

Join us at the dedication ceremony today!!

See you at 415 MLK JR / Franklin from 4:30-6pm.

The new playground structure is designed to serve children in the neighborhood and at the early childhood center.

27/04/2022

We were thrilled to learn that the Michigan Historic Preservation Network is publishing a series of posts highlighting their 2022 MHPN Awards Program honorees at a ceremony held on Friday evening, May 13th. They kicked their announcement off with the winner of the 2022 Building Award, 415 Franklin in Grand Rapids! We are grateful for the teamwork that brought this all together - In design, as well as in the unfolding work and community in the building!

17/01/2022

We commemorate the life and legacy of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. today…and strive to find intentional ways of continuing the work of standing against injustice for the purpose of racial-reconciliation. This is our history. This is our work.

We are grateful to journey together in this work at 415 Franklin with our partners, ICCF, the YMCA, and the Boys and Girls club!

30/11/2021

As you consider how to make the greatest impact this Giving Tuesday, will you consider partnering with us?

Here's how :
1: Give! Visit www.415franklin.org and click invest! Your gift partners with us to bring a close to this campaign, that has already benefited so many individuals currently occupying and being served at 415 Franklin.
2: Pray! Partner with us in prayer to continue to see 415 Franklin impact the lives of the robust community taking shape within these walls.
3: Share! Spread the word about what God is doing at 415 Franklin with your friends, family, and network.

So many are impacted by your gift. Help us grow and build to better serve our community!

11/10/2021

The Mobile Food Pantry returns today at 415 Franklin (in the Morris parking lot). We welcome your help today to help us serve our community. If you can help, please check in at 4 PM.

If you could benefit from the food pantry today, we would be more than happy to serve you at 4:30 PM.

09/09/2021

Will you help us get the word out?
Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled for TODAY, Thursday, September 9th. If you can benefit from the pantry, we invite you to come out at 4:30 pm for the distribution.

If you can help us serve our community, we would love to welcome volunteers from 4-6 pm today! Thank you for considering.

27/08/2021

We are deeply thankful to God for each of these new partnerships with Keller Foundation and with Sobie Company. As the setting the table campaign continues, we are excited to see the $1 million remaining mark in sight - as we seek to complete this $4.9 million project.
We continue to need your partnership. It matters more than you can imagine! We are grateful for those God calls to join us in this work. Would you consider coming alongside us by investing? Visit us at https://www.415franklin.org/give