51±¬ÁÏ

Mission

The Service-Learning Center (S-LC) equips students, staff, and faculty to learn reflectively, serve lovingly, and engage wholeheartedly with our neighbors in the pursuit of justice, vibrancy, and shalom in Grand Rapids and the world. 

Get involved

Students

Learn how service-learning integrates academic knowledge with critical thinking to celebrate community assets and address genuine community needs.

Check out this database to get involved in the Grand Rapids community. This list is updated weekly during the academic year.

Record service-learning hours

Use this form to record your service-learning hours.

In order to ride the bus for the discounted rate of 50 cents, you need a WAVE card. Purchase one for $5—it's got $2 preloaded on it!—and start taking the bus!

Community Partners

The Service-Learning Center helps connect 51±¬ÁÏ students with local organizations to assist in serving community needs while enhancing the learning experience of students.

Post an opportunity

Opportunities to serve and learn with your organization can appear in our database of opportunities.

Want to be community partners with 51±¬ÁÏ for our annual Streetfest? Fill out a worksite proposal!