Grand Rapids Club File

Featured Club

AMBUCS is a diverse group of caring men and women dedicated to creating independence for people with disabilities of all ages. We do this through several programs: ~ Our AmTrykes program provides therapeutic tricycles to children with disabilities. The AmTryke improves coordination, muscle strength and self-esteem, and it is also fun to ride! These special trykes are provided to individual children as well as schools and other facilities these children attend. ~ The AMBUCS Scholars program awards over $200,000 nationally each year to students in accredited therapy programs. AMBUCS is the largest private single source of educational grants for therapists in America. ~ Each year, we host a Springfest Party for people with disabilities. There is untold anticipation among those who return year after year, experiencing an evening of food, music and fun. For first-time guests, the joy is immeasurable. For many of the party guests, it is the only social event they are invited to all year. For our members, it is most rewarding to see the joy the party brings to our guests. ~ Fundraising takes on many forms, from candy vending machines proceeds to auctions to sales of Entertainment Books. AMBUCS is dedicated to the idea that every individual owes something to the community in which he or she lives. We are a national, non-profit organization with chapters in all 50 states that has quietly improved the lives of those with disabilities since 1929. Our name is derived from American Business Clubs but membership is open to anyone interested in joining our friendly group and pitching in to help those with disabilities. The Grand Rapids Chapter meets each Wednesday at noon at Rembrandt’s restaurant (except when there are five Wednesdays in a month, then there is no meeting on the fifth Wednesday). Guest speakers are invited each week; the topics range from A to Z and are always intriguing. To learn more about this group of warm-hearted AMBUCS, contact Doug Bredberg at Crosby & Henry Insurance Consultants at (616) 942-5480 or bredberg@crosbyhenry.com, or contact Harvey Meeker at 940-9431 or hlm55@attbi.com