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GROWING UP
In the decades of the 1920s and 30s, more activities were included in Community House’s offerings, including Sunday school, religious services, and recreational and social events. A Boy Scout troop was also added.
In 1936, the first day nursery (child care center) in Grand Rapi8ds was opened at the Methodist Community House. Lela Powers was the first director. This program was soon expanded to offer services for 20 pre-school children.
During World War II, the staff was enlarged to include two full time workers and a housekeeper.