Black Parent Cafe

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids

Urban Core Collective
Publisher/HostUrban Core Collective
Black Parent Cafe
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Are you a Black parent or caregiver in Grand Rapids seeking connection and support from other parents who share similar joys and challenges as you raise young people? Join us on Saturday, Feb 28th, for a Parent Cafe specifically designed by and for Black parents and caregivers.

RSVP by Feb 26 at https://forms.gle/G7jp7Jjbqhmd9VGp8

Snacks will be available, and you are welcome to bring your kids with some of their favorite activities to help keep them busy in one of our side rooms! If you have questions, please get in touch with Fredericka, the UCC Education Justice Parent and Family Organizer, at [email protected].

*Please note that this event is specifically for folks who identify as Black. If you are interested in attending a Parent Cafe in the future, please reach out to Fredericka at [email protected] for future dates!*

What is a Parent Cafe?
A Parent Cafe is a supportive and judgment-free gathering where parents and caregivers can come together to share experiences, worries, and wisdom. These cafés are designed to:
-- Build community and reduce isolation.
-- Strengthen relationships and foster connections.
-- Enhance leadership skills and link families to resources.
-- Offer parents a space to focus on themselves.
Learn more about Parent Cafes at www.bestrongfamilies.org/cafes-overview
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Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE,Grand Rapids,MI,United States

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