Robert Herr

Provides youth programs to keep kids active, engaged and safe in the summer

Operates as a public accounting and consulting firm that provides audit, tax, advisory and consulting services

Operates as a design firm

Operates as a not-for-profit acute care hospital that provides primary and specialty care services

First Steps Commission, also known as First Steps Kent, is an independent nonprofit organization focused on building a comprehensive early childhood system. The non-profit company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization works to ensure that every young child enters kindergarten healthy, developmentally on track, and ready to succeed in school and life. It collaborates with parents, service providers, funders, advocates, and community stakeholders to align efforts, establish supportive policies, and deliver programs that improve early childhood health, learning, and well-being. Key initiatives include the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage, which funds over 30 community-based programs for children aged five and under, and the Mainspring Early Care Alliance, which supports child care businesses through shared services, business support, and advocacy. The organization also promotes equity and inclusion, provides resources for families and providers, and hosts initiatives to connect policymakers with early childhood professionals and community members.

Operates as an association

Provides nursing care facilities

Operates as healthcare facilities

Emmanuel Hospice is a community-focused, non-profit, interfaith hospice care organization dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic end-of-life care. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. It serves approximately 600 patients annually with Medicare-certified, CHAP-accredited services, emphasizing dignity, respect, and individualized care that addresses physical, spiritual, and emotional needs through personalized care plans delivered wherever patients call home. The multidisciplinary team—including doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual caregivers, and trained volunteers—focuses on symptom management using medications, complementary therapies such as massage, music therapy, acupuncture, and virtual reality, as well as non-medication techniques to ensure patient comfort. Emmanuel Hospice also offers grief support services, including one-on-one counseling, group programs, and community partnerships, supporting families throughout and beyond the hospice journey. The organization is committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fosters a safe environment for patients and staff. Volunteers engage in diverse roles from patient support to spiritual companionship, with comprehensive training provided. Emmanuel Hospice provides free community resources on advanced care planning, caregiving, and end-of-life education, and encourages community involvement through volunteerism and donations. Additional offerings include a tribute program to honor loved ones and various educational materials and newsletters to support patients, families, and caregivers.

Operates as a non-profit organization that responsible for city building and place-management