climate change
The Climate Is Always on the Ballot
by (GRClimate)
Submitted 10-29-2024 under NONPROFITS
By Cristina Stob With federal, state, and local elections happening now, it is of utmost importance to keep a clear eye on the future when voting. National voting polls consistently find that the economy is ranked as a very...
Concerned residents want Grand Rapids to deliver on climate goals
by (GRClimate)
Submitted 10-11-2024 under NONPROFITS
By Cristina Stob As a midwesterner, I have spent many long gray days in February and March wishing for warmer weather. Toes numbed to a deep purple and fingertips a ghostly white, I dreamt of being able to afford a Floridian escape...
Helping Grand Rapids Non-Profits Transition to Clean Energy
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 04-25-2023 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids based international development agency World Renew helps free families from poverty in 30 countries worldwide. Through relief aid, World Renew responds to disasters with food, medicine, and volunteer assistance....
Community Updates: Friday, April 14
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-14-2023 under NEWS
Residents Share Thoughts on "No Mow May," Police Surveillance Drones at Tuesday's City Commission Meeting On Tuesday, April 11, the Grand Rapids City Commission held its first meeting of the month in the City Commission Chambers of City Hall. In...
Grand Rapids Church Selected for the Sacred Places Clean Energy Grant
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 03-20-2023 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids, Michigan — In July 2022, Grand Rapids-based relief agency World Renew received a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to fund a pilot project focused on places of worship throughout...
Community Updates: Friday, October 7
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-07-2022 under NEWS
First City Commission Meeting of October Takes Place at City Hall on Tuesday On Tuesday, the Grand Rapids City Commission held the first of its October meetings at City Hall. The meeting began with the usual roll call and Pledge of Allegiance before...
Local Compost and Whole Foods: An Interview with Luis Chen from Wormies
by (Kent County Foo...)
Submitted 02-01-2022 under NONPROFITS
Last year the Kent County Food Policy Council launched to strengthen and grow the food system in Kent County. As we build momentum, discuss, and prioritize issues, we are gathering information and engaging with our community through a project called...
Cookies, Plaster Creek and a Big Dream
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 09-14-2021 under NONPROFITS
I want to bake 100 cookies!” my 5-year-old announced over the noise of a crying baby and loud kitchen fan. I wanted a nap. We were finally getting around to our goal of trying to help the animals of Plaster Creek, the 25.9-mile-long tributary...
Inspired by Faith, Advocating for Change: Climate Activists Speak Up
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 08-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
On August 16, 2021, a group of young activists with Climate Witness Project met with Peter Dickow, a congressional staffer from Senator Gary Peters’ West Michigan office. Their purpose? To advocate for faith-based environmental justice...
Church of the Servant connects Grand Rapids Households with Energy Savings
by (Climate_Witness...)
Submitted 05-05-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids homeowners saved money. New conservation projects were funded. On a small scale, even greenhouse gas emissions were reduced. This was the result of a recent fundraiser by one of Climate Witness Project’s partner churches in Grand...