income inequality
Story Matters: Christine Helms-Maletic looks for a mayor that cares about entire city
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
After Thursday night's mayoral debate on income inequality hosted by MLive and WGVU, Christine Helms-Maletic says she believes that even with a "weak mayor" city system, our local mayor can still be strongly...
Story Matters: Katie Gordon appreciates focus on income, racial inequalities at mayoral debate
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
After Thursday night's mayoral debate on income inequality hosted by MLive and WGVU, two-year Grand Rapidian Katie Gordon says she is looking forward to a mayor that will continue the legacy of Mayor Heartwell's work to...
Local shelters strive to curb trend of child homelessness in Grand Rapids
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
For many children in Grand Rapids, waking up without a place to call home is not a bad dream. For many children, homelessness is a reality. Cindy Longyne, communications manager for Mel Trotter Ministries, says there are 45 children currently...