Kent County Mentoring Collaborative
The mission of the Kent County Mentoring Collaborative is to increase opportunities for positive adult involvement in the lives of youth by strengthening existing mentorship programs and expanding mentoring opportunities.
Description:
We are a partnership of area mentoring programs who work together to recruit and train mentors and to provide opportunities for positive interaction between the mentors and mentees.
Each member agency lists their mentor opportunities on this site, but you may also search for other volunteer opportunities within the agencies by doing an agency search on volunteer solutions.
Current member agencies include:
Arbor Circle
Baxter Community Center
Bethany Refugee Program
Big Brother Big Sisters
Camp Fire USA
Criminal Justice Chaplaincy
Disability Advocates
Gerontology Network
Mars-Bros
Schools of Hope
Steepletown
Wedgwood
Youth Enrichment Scholarship
The Kent County Mentoring Collaborative also offers an incentive to mentors/volunteers. The participating programs are able to offer their mentors a Mentor Discount Card that is good for discounts at over 50 businesses in both Kent and Ottawa County.
Listed below are the businesses that participate:
A&W All American Food: 616-531-3324
3700 Rivertown Parkway SW, Grandville, MI 49418
10% off your total order when with mentee
Arby’s
700 Chicago Dr., Holland 49423 396-4227
1195 Washington Ave., Holland 49423 394-0298
12308 James Street, Holland 49424 396-7288
Buy 1 meal get 1 half off with the Mentor Card.
Bagel Beanery: 249-9500
5316 Clyde Park, Wyoming MI 49509
When mentor buys any size drink the mentee receives the same size free. Show Mentor Discount Card.
B.C. Pizza: 616-844-2300
301 N. Harbor, Grand Haven 49417
Show your Mentor Card and receive 30% off your order when you are with your mentee
Big Cheez Pizza: 6161-392-3666
792 Lincoln Avenue, Holland 49423
Buy any on Big Cheez Pizza or Burrito at Regular price & receive the 2nd on at half off (of equal or greater value). Offer good for choice of baked or ready-to-bake product! Void with all other offers.
Boston Market: 616-530-1990
1558 28th SW, Wyoming MI 49509
5% off total order when with your mentee
Celebration! Cinema North: 616-530-7469
2121 Celebration Cinema Dr. Grand Rapids
$2.00 off any combo, excluding the kid’s combo, when you show your Mentor Discount Card.
Celebration! Cinema South: 616-530-7569
1506 East Port Dr. Grand Rapids
$2.00 off any combo, excluding the kid’s combo when you show your Mentor Discount Card.
Century Lanes: 616-392-7086
478 E 16th St., Holland 49423
Mentor pays for their shoes and game and mentee is free when you show your Mentor Card. Available during open bowling only.
Ceramic Café: 616-846-4484
202 Washington, Grand Haven 49417
2 for 1 studio time for mentor/mentee when painting together. Regular studio time is $8 per person. There is a wide variety of pottery to choose from! Create your own pieces of art starting at $2 – call for more details.
Clay Art Studio: Paint-it-Yourself Pottery: 616-447-2529
5157 Northland Dr. NE, Gran Rapids, MI 49525
Studio time only $2 per painter, must purchase piece
Cold Stone Creamery
2121 Celebration Dr Grand Rapids 49525 Phone: 447-9901
3427 Century Center Grandville 49418 Phone: 257-8704
3150D Alpine Ave., Walker 49544 Phone: 647-3511
10% off total order when with your mentee
Coopersville Farm Museum: 616-997-8555
375 Main Street, Coopersville 49404
Mentor enters for free with the purchase of mentee’s ticket for $2. The museum is a real touch of Americana that expresses the nature of rural, agricultural and farm life and features quilting, crafts, and music. Then stop at the Coopersville Area Historical Museum next door, always free for everyone, and see the railroad collections, an early drugstore recreation, and of course – the Del Shannon exhibit. Call first because hours vary by season.
Coopersville Train Depot: 616-997-7000
311 Danforth, Coopersville 49404
No day in Coopersville would be complete without a trip on the Coopersville & Marne Railway Company train. This is a ride on a real train! Any non-themed ride is $6 fro a mentee up to age 13, with the mentor riding for free – a $10 value. The train runs at 11a.m. and 1p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday, May through September, with some runs through November. The train runs between Coopersville and Marne. Make sure to call first to check availability.
Craig’s Cruisers
616-392-7300 - 651 Chicago Drive, Holland 49423
231-798-4396 – 1551 E. Pontaluna Road, Spring Lake 49456
Any activity that the mentor pays for, the mentee receives the same activity for free. Activities include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages and arcade.
616-530-2900 – 5730 Clyde Park, Wyoming MI 49509
Any activity that the mentor pays for the mentee receives the same activity for free.
Activities include go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf and laser tag.
Crazy Bounce 399-8150
12255 Felch Street, Holland 49424
Entrance fee for mentee is ½ off when you show your Mentor Card.
DeBoer Café & Bakery 546-3000
11539 E. Lakewood Blvd. Suite 50, Holland 49423
15% off on any baked goods, menu items or specialty beverages when you show your Mentor Card.
Dow Center at Hope College 616-395-7690
168 East 13th Street, Holland (corner of 13th and Columbia Avenue) 49423
The Dow Center and Hope College welcomes members of the Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative to use their building. The Dow Center provides a great opportunity to recreate in the form of a pool, running track, walleyball courts, racquetball courts and basketball courts. You are welcome to use anything that is available when you visit. Please use your Mentor Card when you enter the building and you and your mentee will be allowed to use the building free of charge.
Dutch Village 616-396-1475
US 31 and James Street 49424
Dutch Village welcomes mentors accompanied by their mentee’s to visit the park free of charge. Please show your Mentor Card when you enter the park. Dutch Village is located in Holland off of US-31 at James Street.
Eastown Deli: 616-458-1772
250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
10% off total purchase for mentor and mentee’s meal
The Edge: 616-738-0733
4444 Ransom, Holland 49424
When mentor pays regular price, child’s admission is free (available during Saturday open skate only) Adult price: $5, Skate rental $2.50 per person
Evergreen Golf Course: 616-296-1200
10125 Osborn Street, Grand Haven 49417
2 for 1 discount to matches on weekdays when mentor card is shown. Prices per person are: 9 holes walking $5, with a cart $9, 18 holes walking $8.50, with a cart $16.50.
Fat Chix Coffee Cantina
314 Beechtree, Grand Haven 49417
Located on the opposite corner from Redi Rental. Hours are: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm and Saturdays 6:30am to 12:30 pm. Show your Mentor Card for a 30% discount on drinks and gifts.
Great Lakes Chili Dogs: 616846-0429
1001 S. Beacon, Grand Haven 49417
G&L Greek chili dog and sandwich shop is offering a Fee Greek Special (2 hot dogs or chilidogs and fries) with the purchase of a Greek Special and two medium soft drinks. Show your Mentor Card and receive this offer Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm. Located at the corner of Beacon and Taylor.
Good Times Donuts: 616-393-9220
214 E. 8th Street, Holland MI
10% off total purchase
Grand Haven Golf Club: 842-4040
17000 Lincoln Rd, Grand Haven 49417
Mentors receive a special discount for the regular adult rate when they pay regular price for their youth (Discount Price TBD).
Grand Rapids Art Museum: 616-831-1000
155 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Mentee admitted free with purchase of mentor admission
Tuesdays 2-5pm free to all community members
$3 Fridays 5-9pm to all community members (buy one discount is honored on Fridays as well)
Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse and Recreation Center: 616-331-3313
GVSU Fieldhouse, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale 49401
Go to www.gvsu.edu/fieldhouse to learn about the facility, what activities are offered and hours of operation. Show your mentor card to receive half price entrance to use the athletic facility, reducing the charge from $10 per person to $5 per person. The daily use fee includes the pool.
The Climbing Center normal cost for a day pass is $10. Matches with a Mentor Card will receive the student cost which is $2. Harnesses must be rented for $1 and there are shoes to rent, if you need them for $2.
Holland Aquatic Center: 616-393-7595
550 Maple Ave, Holland 49423
When mentor pays regular price, mentee’s admission is free.
Holland Historical Museum: 616-394-1362
31 West 10th Street, Holland 49423
The Holland Museum is offering mentors a $1 discount on the regular museum admission price and will admit mentee’s for free when accompanied by a mentor.
Java Hut: 616-395-5282
1362 South Point Place, Suite A, Holland 49423
Buy 1 specially beverage get 1 of equal or lesser value free when you come in with your mentee and show your Mentor Card.
Jersey Junction 616-458-4107
652 Croswell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Free junior cone for mentee with purchase of one regular cone for mentor
Jumpin’ Java: 616-842-9534
215 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven 49417
Show your Mentor Card when with your mentee to receive a %10 discount.
Le Café: 616-748-0510
114 East Main, Zeeland 49464
Show your Mentor Card when with your mentee and receive %20 discount.
Lemonjellos Coffee
61 E. 9th Street, Holland 49423
Receive half off your mentee’s beverage or second beverage when you show your Mentor Card. Lemonjellos offers a wide array of beverage options such as Fair Trade Coffee, espresso and frozen coffee drinks, tea, milkshakes, Jones soda, energy drinks, smoothies and more. An assortment of baked goods is offered daily.
Lisamo’s Diner: 616-393-0966
1145 S. Washington Avenue, Holland 49423
Receive $1 off of the total order when the mentor and mentee dine together and show the Mentor Card.
The Lost City: 616-396-6746
Holland Outlets off US-31 at James Street
Buy one game of laser tag and get one game free when with your mentee
Magnum Coffee: 6161-837-0333
1 Java Blvd. (Right off M104), Spring Lake 49456
When the mentor buys a drink, the mentee’s is free when you show you Mentor Card. They have a full espresso bar and a drive through window. Stop by for espresso, cappuccino, hot cocoa, smoothies, tea or other drinks or to enjoy a cookie or muffin.
Mama Mia’s Pizzeria: 616-842-0541
218 Savidge, Spring Lake 49456
Show your Mentor Card and you mentee’s sub sandwich is free when you purchase a sub sandwich.
Ms. Art’s Studio
11261 James Street Holland 49424
Hours are Monday through Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Many art mediums are available including plaster paris, paper mache, mosaics, mod podge, painting, scrapbooking, and woodworking for adults and children. They offer a discount of $5.00 per hour to all adult mentors who bring their mentee with them PLUS a %20 discount on all art supplies the mentee’s purchase. Mentee’s receive a free balloon and a special treat.
North Shore Recreation Bowling: 616-846-6100
18000 Cove Avenue, Spring Lake 49456
Mentors and mentee’s receive free show rental and the VIP bowling rate when you show you Mentor Card. VIP rate is $1.75 a game. Their open lane hours are: Tues. 2-4:30pm; Wed. 2-10pm; (limited) Thurs. 12-4:30pm; Fri. 12-Midnight; Sat. sporadic every other week; Sun. 12-8pm. Friday and Saturday night is Cosmic Bowling. North Shore also offers pool tables, food and beverages. They will soon be getting video games.
Outdoor Discovery Center: 616-393-WILD
A 4202 56th Street Holland 49423
When mentors register themselves and their youth for a community program, mentors pay regular price and youth may attend free. Prices for activities range from free to around $5. Call for more details.
Paint A Pot: 616-335-6442
385 E. 8th Street, Holland 49423 Half price painting for both mentors and mentee’s! Pay only $3 per person/hour to create your own pieces of art. There are a variety of pieces to choose from.
Park Center Bowling: 616-532-2313
2222 28th St. Wyoming 49509
Show your mentor card and receive one free game of bowling after purchasing two games when with your mentee.
Peter’s soon to be Famous Barbeque and Soda Bar
419 E. 8th Street, Holland 49423
Receive 10% off your entire order when you visit with your mentee. Menu includes barbecue, wrap sandwiches, soup, taco salad and malts. Open M-F 11-3.
Paragon Lanes-Bowling: 616-241-1666
2425 S. Division Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Bowling for mentor and mentee at $2.00 per game plus free shoe rental.
Pigeon Creek Golf Course: 616-875-4300
10195 120th Ave. West Olive, Mi
M-F, Mentor pays greens fees and the youth and cart are free.
If you come after 6:30pm and do not take a cart, the mentor pays $10 and you may both walk the course until dark.
Porto Bello: 616-846-1221
41 Washington, Grand Haven 49417
Porto Bello restaurant is offering buy one entrée get one of equal or less for free. Show your Mentor Card and receive this offer when you are there with you mentee during regular business hours.
Powerhouse Gym: 532-7277
2290 28th Street, Wyoming 49509
Show your Mentor Discount Card and receive a discount membership pass at Wyoming Powerhouse Gym.
Daily Membership $5 (Normal Rate $10)
Monthly $35 ($60)
3 Month $100 ($179)
1 Year $299 ($540)
Q-Stick Café: 616-355-0600
661 24th Street, Holland 49423
Show your Mentor Card to receive a buy one get one free discount on billiards, snacks and beverages. Q-Stick café offers coffee, cappuccino, billiards, pizza, hot dogs, video games and more. Open Mon-Sat 11am to 2:30am and Sun. Noon to 2:30am.
Russ’ Restaurants
Holland and Grand Haven Locations
Buy 1 entrée get one of equal or lesser value ½ off when you dine with your mentee and show you Mentor Card to the cashier.
Sharon’s Sewing: 616-887-0839
19 South Union, Sparta 49345
Mentors receive 10% off any sewing job. Sharon’s sewing specializes in alterations, boat covers, seat covers, tire covers, wedding dresses and any other sewing needs.
Stromboli’s Pizza and Italian Cuisine
6540 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale 49401
Matches receive 15% off any menu item when you show you Mentor Card.
Studio 28: 616-538-8820
1350 28th Street SW Grand Rapids, MI 49509
$2.00 off any concession combo excluding the children’s combo.
Thompson M-Tec: 1-877-702-8600 Ext. 4204
6364 136th Avenue, Holland 49424
2 for 1 computer class at M-Tec! Use of the card is limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9pm in the computer lab. There are open entry self directed, instructor assisted program classes ranging from Keyboarding to PowerPoint. Mentors can help mentee’s or mentee’s can help their mentor.
Tree House Books: 616-494-5085
37 East 8th Street, Holland, MI
Receive 15% off your purchase when showing your mentor card.
Tri-Cities Historical Museum: 616-842-0700
1 N. Harbor and downtown corner of 2nd and Washington, Grand Haven 49417
Always free for everyone!
Tri-Cities YMCA: 616-842-7051
1 Y Drive, Grand Haven, Mi
Daily guest pass for facility use will be given to both the mentor and mentee when they come to work out together and show their Mentor Card. This includes, but is not limited to, use of the pool, basketball courts, fitness center, and racquetball and volleyball courts. Exercise classes will require a fee.
Ultimate Fitness & Health: 616-396-1800
91 Douglas Ave, Holland 49424
If mentor is a member, mentee gets in for $2 when they come to work out together and show their Mentor Card. If the mentor is not a member, the match can get a daily guest pass for $6 when they show their Mentor Card. The entrance fee includes regular workout and nay exercise classes. There is a wide variety of workout equipment and many classes including Cycling, Step Aerobics, Pilates, Yogilaties, Cardio and more.
Zap Zone: 616-532-0404
1461 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Buy one game of laser tag for mentor and get one free for mentee
Rock climbing – ½ off mentee’s admission
Pool table and Ping Pong – ½ price on the first ½ hour
10 free tokens with purchase of 10 tokens
Buy one soda pop and get one free
History:
The Kent County Mentoring Collaborative (KCMC) was formed in January 2003 in partnership with the Kent County Family and Children's Coordinating Council.
Contact person: Janelle Hill, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (616) 456-5800
Address:
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118 Commerce SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503(See a map) |
Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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1 block West of Division Ave - several blocks south of Fulton St |
| Last updated on August 5, 2009 |
