Poverty
North Kent Connect helps provide access to basic needs, promotes economic independence
by (GRTV)
Submitted 06-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Claire Guisfredi from North Kent Connect shares how the organization assists those living in northern Kent County access basic living needs and reach independent economic goals to...
Access of West Michigan develops poverty solutions through unique partnerships
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-10-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase Emma Garcia of Access of West Michigan discusses the organization's mission to reduce poverty in the West Michigan community. One of their goals is to coordinate with area...
Feedback concert rocks out to support thriving food system
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 04-13-2017 under NONPROFITS
What do rock’n’roll and food security have to do with each other? On Sunday, April 9, they came together in an entertaining way. On a beautiful Sunday evening, Local Spins hosted the Feedback benefit concert supporting Access of...
Exalta Health provides health, dental care to low-income residents
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Bill Paxton, President of Exalta Health discusses some of the services the low-income healthcare providor offers. Established in 1996, Exalta Health, formerly called Health Intervention...
Dr. Arthur Brooks misses mark in speech on poor feeling 'needed' versus eliminating poverty
by (Jeremy Moore)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under OPINION
On Monday night, my colleagues from EquityPAC and I attended the “Evening at Acton” which featured Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. and President of the American Enterprise Institute. The event was on “Bringing America Together: Restoring...
Poverty simulation asks, "What could we do differently?"
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Reading a news article about someone living in poverty is one thing. Actually experiencing it is another. Thursday afternoon on February 9, Metro Health Hospital Services hosted a poverty simulation workshop with Access of West Michigan. The goal...
Local teacher argues Muskegon Heights students need money, support not school closures
by (Jeffery Rundhaug)
Submitted 02-02-2017 under OPINION
I can't keep my mouth closed any longer regarding the imminent closure of my school, Muskegon Heights Academy. The issue of the achievement gap among our students and others is very complicated and made worse with bad policy from the State of...
"Not relaxing or easy," students try living a month of poverty
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 11-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
College students are used to the idea of living on a budget, but acting out the life of a low-income West Michigan family adds a new dimension to their perception of poverty. “I believe any experiential learning is superior to lecture-based...
Local professor engages social work students in understanding poverty
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 11-04-2016 under NONPROFITS
Every fall, Greg Scott dons a sheriff costume and gives his students the opportunity to experience poverty firsthand. He hasn’t missed one in 16 years. Scott is a professor of social work at Kuyper College and also serves as the Social Work...
Artist, nonprofit invite community to experience poverty for themselves
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids has long been a hub for growth and social change, and this fall is no different. Artist Loren Naji and local nonprofit Access of West Michigan are both working to address poverty this October by inviting individuals to experience...