The Power of One: How local nonprofit has grown into a powerhouse of local grassroots philanthropy
Submitted 09-04-2019 under NEWS
Women Who Care of Kent County began with one person but has expanded to make great local impact.
Activating Downtown Spaces: Heartside Community Reclaims Pekich Park
Submitted 09-03-2019 under NONPROFITS
“We as residents need to take back over our parks, and [the Heartside] area!” Heartside resident Dan Maloney has been a leading voice for change in one of the Heartside Neighborhood’s most prominent public spaces.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Should We be Abolitionists Today?
Submitted 09-03-2019 under OPINION
Amy C. asks, Are people of faith called to be modern day abolitionists today?
WMCAT Opens Fall Enrollment for 15th Year of Free Afterschool Programming
Submitted 08-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
All Grand Rapids Public high school students have access to free arts and technology afterschool programming at WMCAT's state-of-the-art facility on the Westside
How Michigan squirrels boost conservation work across the state
Submitted 08-28-2019 under NONPROFITS
They’re squirrels, and even though you may think you know everything – or don’t think you need to know anything – about them, they play a vital role in keeping Michigan’s ecosystems in healthy shape.
Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Builds in Heartside
Submitted 08-27-2019 under NONPROFITS
As a response to community need for mental health resources, education opportunities take aim at reducing stigma in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Ethics and Religion talk - Welcoming LGBTQ II
Submitted 08-26-2019 under OPINION
Linda B. asks...What about these churches saying all are welcoming/open and affirming yet preach against LGBTQ?
Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival in Grand Rapids Features Music, Food and Demos This Weekend
Submitted 08-23-2019 under NEWS
The Dosynki Polish Harvest Festival this weekend will be offering top notch entertainment and demonstrations of Polish cooking, dance and crafts.
In Season: August 24, 2019
Submitted 08-22-2019 under NONPROFITS
Good morning Grand Rapids!! Start your day off with a pleasant stroll through the Market, shopping from 40+ vendors, sampling in season fruits + veggies, and getting to know the wonderful humans that grow, create, and raise your food.
Go Back to School...as a Junior Achievement Volunteer
Submitted 08-21-2019 under NONPROFITS
As Kids Head Back to School, JA is Seeking Classroom Volunteers