Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association Leaps Into Organizational Status
Submitted 06-05-2019 under NONPROFITS
Heartside and Downtown neighbors come together to form the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association, unifying neighbors in downtown Grand Rapids.
"Culinary Conversations" Focusing on Food Failures at June 18 Meetup
Submitted 06-04-2019 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host its third Culinary Conversations Meetup on June 18 at 5 p.m., focusing on “Food Failures.” The free event features four local food industry mavens, from the startup and corporate world, discussing their own failed food projects and how they moved past them.
Volunteer with Comprenew for a Free Computer
Submitted 06-04-2019 under NONPROFITS
In exchange for 40 hours of volunteer work, Comprenew will provide a voucher for one free computer loaded with Windows 10.
City Connection - Mayor and Becky Jo Glover from city Office of Customer Service discuss 311, city website, outreach efforts
Submitted 06-03-2019 under NEWS
This month, Mayor Bliss is joined by Becky Jo Glover from the Office of Customer Service and Innovation at the city. She’ll be discussing the cities’ 311 service, the city website, and other upcoming projects to help citizens better connect with their city government.
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Should We be Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities?
Submitted 06-03-2019 under OPINION
How do religious institutions show themselves to be open to folks with disabilities both visible and not visible?
In Season: June 1, 2019
Submitted 05-31-2019 under NONPROFITS
Such a pleasant + peaceful morning for a stroll through the Market and shopping outside. AND it's Funny Hat Friday so you can see some of your favorite vendors sporting the some silly, fun, creative and entertaining hats!
Steelcase team takes the 2019 WorldQuest championship
Submitted 05-30-2019 under NONPROFITS
Steelcase's six-person team "Steeling Gold" won the 2019 WorldQuest global trivia contest, sponsored each year by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.
Aneurysm survivor shares story of faith and recovery
Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
Saundra was shocked to discover the cause of her persistent ear pain was a large aneurysm in her brain. She credits her faith, and her doctor, for pulling her through the terrifying experience.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive provides 132,000 meals
Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
On May 11, Grand Rapids residents donated over 158,000 pounds of non-perishable food via their mailboxes to feed neighbors in need.
What Can You do in 15 Hours? Rest, Refuel and Recharge on a Roadtrip!
Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS
Safe spaces. Professional growth. Expansion + transformation. UCC's Refuel Roadtrips are designed to provide all of the above in less than 1 day for local leaders of color.