Community Partners

We are proud of our partnerships within the communities we serve, the services they provide are vital to our students and their success!

Arbor Circle Arbor Circle provides mental health, substance abuse treatment, and family services.

Barry County Courts Barry County Courts - Family Division partners with Lighthouse Academy by providing youth with the opportunity to continue their education in an innovative way.

Bethany Christian Services Bethany Christian Services is a family-centered nonprofit supporting children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive.

Butterball Butterball partners with Lighthouse Academy and provides an essential component of our Career Pathways programming for students.

Calvin University Calvin is a Christian liberal arts university located in the college town of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comprehensive Therapy Center The Comprehensive Therapy Center offers services like speech, occupational, social emotional, and mental health to communities in West Michigan.

Cornerstone University Cornerstone University is a premier, Christ-centered university preparing graduates to boldly influence the world for Jesus Christ.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management.

Ferris State University Ferris State University - Charter Schools Office serves as the Authorizer for Lighthouse Academy and provides unique opportunities for student's continuing education.

Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), established in 1914 as Michigan’s first community college, has a long-standing tradition of providing affordable, accessible education to learners of all ages.

Grand Rapids Police GRPD serves to reduce and prevent crime, seek justice for victims, ensure all people feel safe and are safe at all times.

Grand Valley State University Grand Valley offers over 350 programs, combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning to meet your educational and career goals.

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Hope Academy of West Michigan Hope Academy of West Michigan provides safe place for students to grow and achieve academic success. Students who are not eligible to enroll at Lighthouse Academy can still find a holistic and whole-child approach to their education here.

Integrity Educational Services Integrity Educational Services is the Educational Services Provider for Lighthouse Academy and is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization.

Jobs for Michigan Graduates Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) is a comprehensive program for youth in and out of schools, helping them identify a pathway for post-secondary success while overcoming individual barriers.

Jobs for America's Graduates JAG's mission: empower our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life.

Future Ready Learning - NAF NAF takes students beyond what traditional high schools offer by providing access to the tools that will help them navigate and build skills for what’s next, whether that’s college, a career, or another pathway.

Kent County Courts Kent County Courts partner with Lighthouse Academy by providing youth with the opportunities to continue their education in an innovative way.

Kent ISD Kent ISD partners with schools and communities providing enhanced and equitable opportunities to enrich the experiences and achievements of our learners.

Kentwood Police The men and women of the Kentwood Police Department continually strive to serve the citizens of Kentwood through a dedication to reducing serious crime, increasing traffic safety, and serving the community with excellence.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services Michigan Rehabilitation Services provides vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities, consistent with their unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, to prepare for and engage in employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Muskegon County Court Muskegon County Court - Family Division partners with Lighthouse Academy by providing youth with the opportunities to continue their education in an innovative way.

Network 180 Network180 serves adults, youth and families seeking help with mental health, substance use or intellectual & developmental disabilities.

Ottawa County Court Ottawa County Court - Juvenile Court partners with Lighthouse Academy by providing youth with the opportunities to continue their education in an innovative way.

Safe Haven Ministries Safe Haven serves all survivors of violence regardless of age, race, religion, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, documentation status, disability status or socio-economic status.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports community-led efforts to ensure every child and family can thrive, with access to good health care, good food, good education, good jobs and equitable opportunities.

Wedgwood Christian Services Wedgwood Christian Services serves children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs.

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