A Place to Belong

AYA Youth Collective creates safe spaces for youth in crisis to belong, be themselves and build a future. We create circles of support for 14- to 24-year-olds facing homelessness or instability—from drop-in opportunities to rest, recharge and meet everyday needs in a caring community to safe, affordable housing with peers and mentors who partner in their transition to stability. We are here to help young people connect to the resources, relationships, and housing they need at any point on their journey.

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Drop-in Turns 10!

Did you know that AYA’s Drop-in Center soft opened on November 14, 2014 as HQ Grand Rapids? Celebrate with us by donating today and help keep Drop-in expanding it’s impact for another 10+ years!

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Join the Collective!

Join the Collective is a community of AYA recurring donors building up one another as we each find our own ways to create a society where all have belonging – specifically in which youth can have access to authentic relationships, helpful resources, and sustainable housing.

Support AYA with intentionality and sustainability by becoming a monthly donor!

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Youth Needing Resources?

Youth, ages 14 – 24, connect with AYA Staff for free resources and membership

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Call (616) 406-3945 and Press 1 for Drop-in

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Email dropin@ayayouth.org

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Visit Drop-in during open hours at 320 State St SE, Grand Rapids MI

Drop-in

Drop-in Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 / 3:00 – 5:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 / 3:00 – 5:00 / 6:00 – 7:30*
Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00**
Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 / 3:00 – 5:00 / 6:00 – 7:30*
Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 / 3:00 – 5:00

*Youth 14-18 only

**Expentant Parents and Parenting Youth (14-24) and their children only

Who We Are

People are the heartbeat of our mission and vision. Together we come as we are, with all of our passions and talents to the table in the name of building authentic relationships and quality resources that help break cycles of homelessness in our community!

Learn more about what we’ve accomplished, our team, and why we’re so committed to ensuring resources are available to youth on their journey toward stability!

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Youth Resources

We believe in the agency, resilience, and creativity. We also recognize there are gaps and barriers in our community that prevent youth from accessing and fully taking advantage of opportunities. This is where our resources meet them. We aim to have every resource create spaces for youth to belong, be themselves, and find stability.