Believe 2 Become
Believe 2 Become Central Zone hosts Family Fun Night
by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. (LINCrev)
Submitted 04-28-2012 under NONPROFITS
Today, I have pride in my heart and a smile on my face for the Central Zone Community and the commitment families have made to stay involved with their children. This was made apparent as more than 190 parents and children filled the Seidman Boys...
The power of neighborhood engagement in driving a movement
by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. (LINCrev)
Submitted 04-25-2012 under NONPROFITS
LINC's Neighborhood Engagement team has been an agent for change in our communities. The Believe 2 Become movement is inspiring parents and neighbors to look at the value of education in a new light. This movement is broad in scope and rich in...
Digital divide narrows with Comcast's "Internet Essentials"
by Benjamin Siekmeier (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 03-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
All Grand Rapids families with children who receive free school lunches may qualify for Comcast's "Internet Essentials" program, which offers broadband internet for $9.95 per month and an optional netbook for $149.99. The program...
At long L.A.S.T.
by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. (LINCrev)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
It feels like giving birth. After a long time planning and prepping for conception, twenty community members gathered on Jan 26 for the first session of the LINC Academy for Social Transformation (L.A.S.T.). About four years ago, LINC staff dreamed...
What's behind the Believe 2 Become initiative?
by LINC News Bureau | Lifting up the voice of the community. (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
Wednesday night, members of the community gathered as a part of the LINC News Bureau and discussed the work of Believe 2 Become (B2B) within the neighborhood. Believe 2 Become is a collaborative partnership of hundreds of organizations and...
Standing on giants - Cesar Vargas' journey to graduation
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
“If I have seen further, it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants.” –Sir Isaac Newton Cesar Vargas has come a long way. Twice. First, he came to the U.S. from Mexico when he was six years old. He enrolled in school, and by...
Going places - Thanh Vo's journey to graduation
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
“I want to travel around the world, that’s my dream. Thanh Vo yearns to visit distant lands, explore far-away cultures, experience different cuisines and customs. He wants to live life to the fullest so he has no regrets...
Shining bright - Kaniquia Williams' journey to graduation
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Don’t mess up your freshman year! It will affect you so bad your senior year!” Kaniquia Williams is a vision in orange and black, her Ottawa Hills softball uniform. Or her Ottawa Hills marching band uniform. Whatever...
“I Believe I Become” ArtPrize entry highlights student aspirations
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
A team of visionary and creative art students from Grand Rapids Public Schools are working to create a mural to enter into this year’s ArtPrize competition with support from several local businesses. Local artists Georgia Taylor and...
Singing strong - Breanna Toliver-Reed's journey to graduation
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
“My favorite things are choir and musical theater.” Breanna Toliver-Reed’s email address includes “MzBreezz,” an apt description of her breezy style, her artistic flair, and her appealing confidence—...- 1 of 3
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