Heartside Neighborhood
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio -- Mari Tobias
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 09-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
Heartside Gallery and Studio began in 1993 as a small program of Heartside Ministry. This ever-expanding program continues to offer the Heartside community and its neighbors a supportive and safe environment in which to create,...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Anthony Welch
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 05-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
Heartside Gallery and Studio began in 1993 as a small program of Heartside Ministry. This ever-expanding program continues to offer the Heartside community and its neighbors a supportive and safe environment in which to create, exhibit and...
Clean Works helps lower HIV transmission from intravenous drug use
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 01-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
I recently interviewed Steve Alsum. He is the coordinator for Clean Works, a needle exchange and disease prevention program that operates on Mondays and Thursdays out of Heartside Ministry. Clean Works is a ancillary program of The Grand Rapids Red...
The Pros and Cons of Dégagé Ministries in Heartside Neighborhood
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 11-25-2009 under OPINION
Revised on Dec. 11 in light of new information. Click here for more information. Dégagé Ministries. That name sounds like salvation to some individuals. To others, that name can invoke feelings of animosity. Dégagé has been a source of contention...
Erwin Erkfitz mural approved by Historic Preservation Commission
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 11-11-2009 under OPINION
It is funny how one small change in the urban ecosystem can create major positive improvements in a neighborhood. One of these small changes is the mural created by Erwin Erkfitz at 217 S. Division. This building is typical of the turn-of-the-...