Ending Homelessness
You Can't Get sober Without God: Missions Intersect for Rev. Tim Wilson
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 09-21-2021 under NONPROFITS
When Tim Wilson enrolled in Hope College, he began as a double major in political science and history with his eyes set on law school. But a bleeding ulcer in his junior year nearly ended his life – and prompted a reevaluation of college and...
Homelessness in Grand Rapids: How can we help?
by (Kent Innovation...)
Submitted 12-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
The rising population in Grand Rapids has had a direct impact on housing costs and access. For hundreds of people in the area, rising home prices are a problem, pushing low-income individuals out of prior homes and locations and sometimes, onto the...
Sharing best practices in ending homelessness at home
by (Jeffrey Clayton King)
Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 25, 2017 – Grand Rapids based nonprofit housing agency, Community Rebuilders, has been selected as a host-site for the 2017 Transatlantic Partnership program. The Transatlantic Practice Exchange (the Exchange)...
Quotes from children every adult should hear
by (Jeffrey Clayton King)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
“When I grow up I’m going to always have a car, that way I will always have a place to live.” Tori, age 7. “Can I live at the shelter with you forever, this is the best place I’ve ever been.” Brody, age 10....
Can Grand Rapids end homelessness?
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 08-31-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Can Grand Rapids end homelessness? Grand Rapids, we need to have an honest conversation about homelessness. All of us. I could cite the fact that nearly 10,000 individuals in Kent County touched the homelessness system last year, 39 percent of which...Ending Veteran Homelessness with great BBQ!
by (Jeffrey Clayton King)
Submitted 06-07-2016 under
Community Rebuilders is teaming up with Horseshoe Smokehouse to stamp out Veteran homelessness in Kent County! Join us for a night of delicious BBQ and 50% of proceeds will benefit Kent: Zero 2016, the community wide effort being led by Community...
HQ youth are unrelenting, brave: My experience as an HQ Drop-In Supervisor
by (michellejokischpolo)
Submitted 04-01-2016 under OPINION
It was the smack dab middle of December, and I found myself plopped on the floor of this crisp brand new building which still carried the smell of fresh paint, attempting to paint a sixteen year old’s toenails. She was getting ready to attend...
Encore Workshop to Connect Experienced Adults with New Skills-based Opportunities
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Volunteer Center is piloting a new free workshop designed to help retirees identify and connect their talents and interests with unique skills-based volunteer opportunities in the community. This workshop is a...