Free and confidential services for women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.

In 1985, Alpha Women’s Center of Grand Rapids first opened its doors on Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids and provided services to 71 women.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, we launched several satellite locations were launched in the greater Grand Rapids area. These included Lowell, Hastings, Cedar Springs, Newaygo, Greenville, and Wayland. By 2009, each of these centers became independent, operating their own programs, raising their own funds, and running their own events. While they are still independent today, the Executive Directors of many of the centers meet on a monthly basis to pray together, share information, and encourage each other.

In 2010, we acquired our current building on 1725 Division Ave. South. This 17,000-square-foot facility allowed us to reach an ever-increasing number of people. Today, over 1,600 families are served each year through a variety of programs.

In late 2015, the building adjacent to the Alpha Women’s Center of Grand Rapids property came up for sale. After much prayer and conversation, the Board of Directors and staff decided to purchase the building to move forward with a vision of serving men. The Men’s Center is the first standalone building in the United States that provides comprehensive services to fathers in need of education, material resources, and emotional support.

In 2017, Alpha Women’s Center of Grand Rapids became Alpha Grand Rapids, encompassing Alpha Women’s Center and Alpha Men’s Center. Throughout this and many other changes over the years, we have remained focused on our mission of promoting abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.

Thanks to the support of a generous community and a dedicated group of construction partners, we broke ground on the Men’s Center in 2018. The construction process was long and difficult, with many unexpected obstacles that included a global pandemic! But through it all, we remained sure that God was leading us through this project and that Alpha Men’s Center would eventually be completed.

In June 2021, Alpha Men’s Center officially opened to the public. Click here to watch a short timelapse video that shows the demolition of the old building and construction of the new one!

In the first year of operation, 184 men participated in a total of 882 visits to programs including one-on-one Coaching and Fatherhood Group. One dad shared: “What’s different about Alpha Men’s Center is that there are guys here who really care and they’re willing to share their life experiences with me so I can learn how to be a better dad.”