Mothers
Calling all Mamavists!
by (MaverickLaw)
Submitted 09-28-2018 under OPINION
I initially learned of Mothering Justice by way of an introduction facilitated by Civicize Me’s Shannon Garrett and became involved as a Movement Fellow. I see the Movement Fellowship as an opportunity to increase my personal network of women...
Story Matters: Maryan Mahdi shares mother's rules for life
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Prenatal Care Programs and Resources Within Grand Rapids
by (Oatment)
Submitted 12-05-2009 under NEWS
By Eric Nodge and Jenna Martens, Fredrick Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University. Part three of a three-part series In 2005, with a rate of 7.9 per 1,000 live births, Michigan ranked 40th in the nation in overall infant...
Moving Towards Adequate Prenatal Care: Preventing Low Birth-weight and High Infant Mortality Rates in GR
by (Oatment)
Submitted 12-04-2009 under OPINION
By: Annie Hakim, Frederick Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University Part two of a three-part series on prenatal care in Grand Rapids Government and non-profits within Kent County have already made significant strides...
Prenatal Care Discrepancies within Grand Rapids
by (Oatment)
Submitted 12-03-2009 under NEWS
By: Tyler Oatmen and Sarah Loveland, Frederick Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University First article in a three-part series When I walked into the Baxter Community Center on Grand Rapids' southeast side for the first time...