BEYOND THE CITY
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- LGBTQ+
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
4155 NATURE TRAIL DR SE APT 3AGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.beyondthecity.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
To empower and inspire youth, with a particular focus on Black youth and youth of color through transformative travel experiences around the world.
Description
Beyond the City was created to share the love of and access to travel with the underserved youth in the Greater Grand Rapids area. We are committed to providing FREE travel adventures beyond the Greater Grand Rapids Area to inspire youth through the experience of travel.
Travel can significantly build confidence and boost development of youth as they make their way through unfamiliar territory, both physically and psychologically. These experiences and opportunities are going to impact who they become as adults by creating a sense of belonging while celebrating their communities. Learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Beyond the City creates hands-on experiences outside the city limits and outside of the traditional classrooms that allow our youth to explore their culture, history, and excellence across the country. Travel has the power to change lives and open our youth's minds to the endless possibilities of their future while building stronger communities.