Community
Food access crisis affects Grand Rapids
by Marie Roper (marieroper)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
By: Marie Roper, Naomi Jackins, Taylor Libolt, Katie Burkley, and Amanda Granger Over the past 50 years, access to healthy food has become more dispersed due to urban sprawl and the development of mega-grocery stores. These mega-grocery stores tend...
How long will we wait?
by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. (LINCrev)
Submitted 04-28-2012 under OPINION
From the desk of Darel Ross II, LINC's Co-Executive Director: Looking out of my window onto a street that many youth affectionately refer to as “Mad Ave” (short for Madison Avenue) on the SE side of Grand Rapids, where a 14-year-old...
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...
Join us in supporting The Rapidian: fund drive kicks off Monday
by Chelsea LaForge (Chelsea)
Submitted 04-20-2012 under OPINION
All week we've been talking about The Rapidian being the hyperlocal news source, powered by the people of Grand Rapids. Now it's time for us to ask you, our community of readers, reporters and supporters, to help us hit the goal we're...
Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue
by Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau (crestongr)
Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
Over the past few years, the Creston neighborhood has continually proved its commitment to the environment. Last spring, Creston neighbors helped plant two community gardens to bring healthy food and aesthetic beauty to the neighborhood. This spring...Service to Children Awards
by Family Futures (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 04-06-2012 under
The annual Service to Children Awards are an opportunity for our community to honor the exceptional efforts of those who help protect children, strengthen families and support opportunities for children and families to thrive in Kent County. Family...
GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change
by Alexandra Fluegel (alexfluegel)
Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS
Since 1993, national organization Camfed (the Campaign for Female Education) has been fighting poverty and AIDS by educating young women in impoverished areas of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi, and the upcoming benefit offers Grand...
The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community
by Shannon Cunningham (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When Jay Niewiek moved to Grand Rapids four years ago, he continued doing something that he had always done: riding his bicycle. Jay bikes for work, bikes for leisure, and bikes for play. In his time in Grand Rapids, Niewiek has started The Grand...Grand Rapids Symphony: Symphony With Soul
by Grand Rapids Symphony (grsym)
Submitted 02-29-2012 under
This year marks the 11th annual celebration of African-American musical expression bridging cultures through the shared language of music. The concert features performances by the Grand Rapids Community Chorus, your Grand Rapids Symphony and special...- 1 of 9
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