Residents
Census count in full swing with rising Grand Rapids turnout
by (Brett)
Submitted 05-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Three months into the once-a-decade effort to get American residents counted, Grand Rapids turnout is beating the national average and on track to beat its own final turnout 10 years before. “66 percent of Grand Rapids households already have...
Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations
by (Brett)
Submitted 03-19-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Across the U.S., Wednesday, April 1 will mark Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 U.S. census. The once-every-decade U.S. census effort informs the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding to resources such as Medicare,...
Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census
by (Brett)
Submitted 02-20-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A new decade brings with it a changing U.S. population, which in Grand Rapids means once again taking stock of where its own population stands. As the 2020 U.S. census gears up nationwide, Grand Rapids residents will renew their role in the once-...
"Dear Commissioner..." 10 Steps for Writing Elected Representatives for Neighborhood Advocates
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-04-2019 under NONPROFITS
To many, reaching to a public official about their cares and concerns can be intimidating. Most Americans never reach out to an elected representative, and although there is pessimism about resident power within government, Grand Rapids public...
Open the Door: Resident leaders take Los Angeles
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-29-2017 under NONPROFITS
The NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is an invitation-only, three-day training event that aims to strengthen the voices and skills of community, resident and volunteer leaders by helping to share best practices and solutions to...
Community building through resident leadership in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-21-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
“What keeps me focused is that I really want to see Heartside expand and grow, and I want to be a part of that change that takes place” says Heartside resident, Marvin Thomas. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Heartside stretches from...