Beyond26 Inc.

11/24/2025

🎄Beyond26 participated in the Grand Rapids Santa Parade, and we had a fantastic time! 🎅

11/21/2025

Fun times at Marge's yesterday with the Gathering Place!
There was so much fun and laughter … so much to be Thankful for!
They got to make 250-year celebration Veterans cards!

Thank you to our volunteers!

11/20/2025

We are kicking off the Giving Tuesday season with a heartfelt message from our Executive Director, Dirk Bakhuyzen.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single donor who has supported our mission this year.
Your generosity is the fuel that makes our work possible.

This Giving Tuesday, we're focusing on long-term sustainability and impact by inviting you to join the Beyond26 Giving Club.
It is the simplest way to make an impact.

Click here to learn more: https://www.beyond26.org/ways-to-help/b26-giving-club/

11/17/2025

🫶Business Sponsor Highlight!
Over the last couple of months, Beyond26 has been thrilled to welcome three incredible businesses joining us as business sponsors:

Van Andel Arena 🏒
Rapid Flow LLC 💧
Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living 🌳

A heartfelt thank you to Van Andel Arena, Rapid Flow Plumbing, and Sheldon Meadows for your generous support. Your commitment is essential to our mission, and we greatly appreciate you becoming part of the Beyond26 family!

Learn how your company can become a Beyond26 sponsor and help us continue our vital work:
https://www.beyond26.org/ways-to-help/sponsorship/

11/06/2025

🫶When our awesome Pew Busters aren't helping keep local churches sparkling clean, they're tackling another task: can returns!

11/04/2025

We're incredibly grateful to two local businesses for their significant donation of paper!
We were able to bring some to our Lakeshore location!
Our jobseekeers are happy to be shredding! ❤️

10/29/2025

🎃Thanks to some of our jobseekers, the spooky spirit has arrived! They played a great part in decorating and setting the tone for the season here in the office! 🎃

10/22/2025

10/15/2025

🎃Coloring this afternoon at our Grandville Document Shredding location because we are out of paper!

📄t's the perfect time to clear out those old files, tax returns, and sensitive papers you have cluttering up your home or office.

You can drop off documents at 3040 Ivanrest Ave. Grandville, MI Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-1:30 pm OR schedule a free pick up below:

https://www.beyond26.org/shredding-service/

10/10/2025

❤️Today is Mental Health Day! ❤️

Beyond26 had a table at the BIGGBY COFFEE B the One Walk/Run for Mental Health last Sunday.
This powerful event, organized by our friends at iUnderstand Love Heals, is the perfect opportunity to talk about the vital link between meaningful work and mental well-being.

​ At Beyond26, we see a direct connection between meaningful employment and the mental well-being of adults with disabilities. Finding purpose through a job or volunteer opportunity is vital for confidence, community, and a fulfilled life.

Thank you, Biggby Coffee & iUnderstand Love Heals for having us!

10/08/2025

Attention Lakeshore📣
The Grand Haven Document Shredding Team is out of paper!
Our jobseekeers are ready to shred and need your help!

Clear out those old files, documents, and stacks of junk mail. It's the perfect time to declutter and securely destroy sensitive information.

Schedule a FREE pick-up on our website!
https://www.beyond26.org/shredding-service/

Contact us for drop off hours!
616-884-6400

Beyond26 Document Shredding Beyond26 Document Shredding is an extension of Beyond26. Document Shredding assists individuals with disabilities by providing volunteer opportunities to develop job readiness skills. Our team is passionate about shredding documents. They are always eager to work and in c...

10/07/2025

🌟New Blog Alert! 🌟

In Michigan, adults with disABILITIES can receive access to free, appropriate, public education until the age of 26. It is at this crucial age of 26 when adults with disabilities in Michigan are expected to transition out of the education system. The question that adults with disabilities, their families, and their communities often ask is “What does life look like Beyond 26?”

In Michigan, adults with disabilities can receive access to free, appropriate, public education until the age of 26. It is at this crucial age of 26 when adults with disabilities in Michigan are expected to transition out of the education system. The question that adults with disabilities, their fam...