Van Andel Institute Purple Community is a grassroots fundraising program whose dedicated volunteers support VAI’s mission of improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations.

To demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness

To empower Heartside and surrounding communities to become healthier through increased access to healthy foods and nutrition education

To provide a therapeutic, nature-based learning and working facility that allows all individuals to live a meaningful, satisfying life and to reach their highest potential

To fulfill their God-given potential through rescue, recovery and re-engagement in the community

To teach sustainable, no-till organic gardening practices with the goal of empowering people with the tools to grow their own food