Community
Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
Karisa Wilson (pronounced Ka-REE-sa) has been gracious enough to squeeze a performance in at this year’s Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts on June 9. This busy artist will begin promptly at noon before heading off to a wedding later...
YMCA Farmers Market brings education, access to community
by (saravz)
Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
For a second season, the downtown YMCA Farmers Market is bringing together Grand Rapids’ urban residents and farmers from neighboring rural communities. This Thursday at 3:00 p.m. farmers will take a break from their fields, bakers will step...
I Believe I Become Family Fun Night takes advantage of sun and warm weather
by (LINC UP)
Submitted 05-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
Reflection from Willie Patterson, Community Liaison for I Believe I Become Central Zone: Once again the I Believe I Become Central community came out to the Seidman Boys & Girls Club to enjoy fun family events with their children and residents...
Food access crisis affects Grand Rapids
by (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 UP)
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 UP)
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 UP)
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)
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 (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...
GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change
by (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...