Believe 2 Become
At long L.A.S.T.
by (LINC UP)
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)
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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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—...
Putting Education First - Nebiat Mengsteab's Journey to Graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
“In order to do what I wanted to do, I had to do what I needed to do first.” Nebiat Mengsteab was the first person in her family born in the United States… just one year after her parents and three older brothers immigrated from...
Maintaining motivation: Wendy Gomez's journey to graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something.” Wendy Gomez is involved. As a student at Central High, she was active in Peer Listening, Ignite Mentoring, Upward Bound, National Honor Society, Student Council...
Kicking it up: Jack Kraushaar's journey to graduation
by (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Soccer is my whole life.” Jack Kraushaar is a standout in two things: soccer and math. A center defender on the Creston varsity soccer team, Jack was named to the All Conference team his senior year. He loves the game, along with track...