February 2, 2021

Welcome Our New Board President

In 2021, AIM welcomes a new Board President, Michael Pratt. Michael has spent his career working in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector, first at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and, now, working as a Senior Associate at Ktisis Capital. He also serves as […]

August 25, 2020

Meet Our New Office Manager, Jon!

Alternatives in Motion has a new Office Manager, Jon! We are so happy to be working with Jon and he is a great addition to our team. Jon is from Zeeland, Michigan and has lived there his whole life, but he loves the Grand Rapids area. He graduated from Grand […]

June 9, 2020

AIM’s Statement on Current Events

Like so many, Alternatives in Motion is heartbroken by the recent murder of George Floyd and the numerous victims that have suffered due to systematic racism, hatred, and violence. We stand with our community in condemning systemic racism, hatred, and violence toward black and brown communities. While we acknowledge that […]

May 1, 2020

Contact-Less Mobility Drive

When Alternatives in Motion opens again, there is a long backlog of clients who will require immediate equipment repairs and new equipment. To help with this need, we have decided to host a contact-less mobility drive at our offices. The Alternatives in Motion offices are located at 2215 29th St […]

September 15, 2019

Marketing & Outreach Intern

Looking for a great internship that will also make a difference in the lives of adults and children in need? Join our team as a Marketing & Outreach Intern! What are we looking for: An individual with an interest in marketing, including social media outreach, blog writing, event planning, SEO […]

August 28, 2019

Why Fowling?

Since announcing our Fowling To Keep ‘Em Rolling Fundraiser, we’ve been repeatedly asked the question, “Why Fowling?” We decided to explain exactly what Fowling is and provide more information about this fun event in October. What is Fowling? Fowling is a hybrid game that combines football, bowling and fun! The […]

August 7, 2019

Pediatric Program

With the increasing number of mobility equipment requests among children and families, Alternatives in Motion has decided to introduce a new Pediatric Program. The goal of this program is to provide and maintain mobility among the adolescent community in West Michigan. “It was an easy decision for us to incorporate […]

July 15, 2019

Welcome AIM’s New Board Member: Ellery

We sat down with Ellery, AIM’s newest board member, to discuss her background and her passion for supporting those with disabilities: “I am a returning adult student at Grand Valley State University studying Interdisciplinary Leadership. As well as a student, I am a full-time Nurse Technician on Mary Free Bed […]

July 14, 2019

AIM’s New Committee

As an organization that strives to enhance independence for persons with disabilities, equity is at the center of our work. Because of this, over the past two years, AIM has made efforts and strides to embed a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lens in our organization. This has culminated in […]

June 19, 2019

AIM’s New Location

In case you missed it, Alternatives in Motion recently moved to a new location in the heart of south-east Grand Rapids. This move was fueled by a need to become more accessible for AIM’s multitude of clients. “The building we were located at previously housed equipment and offices on different […]