Child Development Center - Hours

“My favorite part of mentoring is that we always learn something new.”

- Maleeka Conley, Mentoring Student

“The mentoring program has helped me to break down the stereotypes that I harbored without even knowing it…”

- Anne Cassard, Mentor

“I choose to be a mentor because I think it’s important that our kids have role models and support…”

- Shayon Smith, Mentor

“Women getting together and accomplishing something is really one of the best parts…”

- Nancy Barnhart, Threads Teacher since 2000

“The Threads project provides students with self esteem. It tells them, ‘You can do something if you put your mind to it.’”

- Erica Millbrook, Threads Project Coordinator

“The best part of coming to Baxter is sewing class. I get to make my creations.”

- Ivory, Threads Student

“Beyond serving obvious physical needs in the community, people know they can count on Baxter…”

- Tammy Beckering, Volunteer

“I know that if I have an emergency, I can just walk through the door, and someone is there to help me.”

- Mrs. Willa Alexander, Adult Clinic Client

“We cherish [our son's] safety and security while we are at work and he is being cared for at Baxter Child Care.”

- Luke and Andrea Robinson, Child Development Center Parents

“Baxter offers their children nurturing care to help them feel safe and secure, and a planned curriculum to engage them in learning.”

- Jennifer Griffith, Kent County Regional 4C

“If I could choose one word to describe this environment, it would be ‘friendly.’”

- Michelle Mitchell, Marketplace Pantry Client

“This has transformed the way I spend money. Now I know that everything under heaven belongs to God.”

- Hazel Lewis, Freedom in Your Finances Class Participant

“What I love most about volunteering at the Marketplace is working with the people. ”

- Amber Hora, Marketplace Volunteer