community action
How local housing advocates plan to house 100 people in 100 days
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 08-16-2024 under NEWS
Before the end of the year, 100 chronically unhoused people in Grand Rapids will have a place to live — at least that’s what local housing advocates are working toward. The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, a collaborative...
Film Review on The House I Live In
by (crestongr)
Submitted 08-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
By Lindy Nawrocki In 2012 Director Eugene Jarecki, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. It was for The House I Live In and his second time winning the award. Jarecki’s documentaries are often political and dramatic,...
WMEAC to host Third Annual "Women and the Environment" symposium
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 02-05-2014 under NEWS
On Friday, February 7 the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University will host the Third Annual Women & the Environment Symposium at the GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center on their downtown Grand Rapids...
Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue
by (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...