Mobile food pantry helps relieve burden created by food insecurity
Submitted 07-11-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Many families at Sibley Elementary suffer from food insecurity, their monthly mobile food pantry is making a difference.
Local Spotlight: Deavondre Jones motivates through dance
Submitted 07-11-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Lifelong West Michigan resident aims to inspire others and build community through the performing arts.
Nonprofit video production services offered through Community Media Services
Submitted 07-10-2017 under NONPROFITS
Community Media Services, part of Grand Rapids Community Media Center, provides video production services for nonprofits.
City Connection: The Rapidian hosts conversation on hot topics in city of Grand Rapids
Submitted 07-10-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Rapidian will host a special episode of City Connection featuring guests from across the city of Grand Rapids.
First-ever Kitten Cabana Adoption event to be held July 14
Submitted 07-07-2017 under NEWS
This month, support animals in need by attending the first-ever Kitten Cabana Adoption event hosted by the Humane Society of West Michigan and the JW Marriott.
Stepping into the wild
Submitted 07-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources developed Stepping Stones in 2010 to provide urban youth with fun educational experiences in Michigan state parks.
Immigrant Heritage Month Profile: Meet Kavy Lenon
Submitted 07-06-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids.
We are the skyline: Reflection from our windows, our pains
Submitted 07-05-2017 under OPINION
We cannot forget that we are the true reflection of brilliance on the horizon. Our sacrifices and hard work, our kindness toward our neighbor, our helping hand to those in need, these are the tools that will build the solid foundations and skyscrapers of hope within our children and the future.
Hope Community meets housing needs of women, their children
Submitted 07-05-2017 under NONPROFITS
Hope Community facilities include a service center that houses offices for management and resident services staff as well as twelve private apartments.
Local artist feature from UICA: Eana Agopian
Submitted 07-05-2017 under NONPROFITS
Meet Eana Agopian, a recent graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. Her work is now on display at UICA through August 6, 2017.