New data reveals number of homeless up; unsheltered down
Submitted 06-25-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness works with the "housing first" model to quickly end unsheltered homelessness.
Weekly swing event continues to attract hundreds, even with shifting locations
Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Original Swing Society continues to provide opportunities for swing dancing downtown every Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m.
UICA continues showcase of selected work for Festival of the Arts through July 26
Submitted 06-24-2015 under NEWS
An integral part of festival weekend since the beginning, the juried Regional Art Exhibition is available for another month to the public at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art.
Local food pantries rub elbows with supercenter execs
Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
People struggling with hunger receive groceries at local food pantries with help from community members.
Mentoring at Bethany Christian Services
Submitted 06-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
For many youth, mentors are hope, they are comfort, they are family, and they are the pathway to a promising future.
How Bazaar: Annual community event returns to Eastown
Submitted 06-23-2015 under NEWS
Eastown's annual Bizarre Bazaar will be held along Wealthy Street on June 27; the event features over 80 local artists and craftspeople as well as live art, local music performances and food vendors.
GoSite helps welcome military veterans home with unique networking experience
Submitted 06-23-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
West Michigan Veterans Coalition and the Veterans Employment Working Group from TALENT 2025 have come together to facilitate communication.
Strangers to connect at free event designed to create empowered black community
Submitted 06-23-2015 under NEWS
On Monday, June 29, a Community Conversation's purpose is to educate the citizens of Grand Rapids and surrounding communities on how to create wealth and maintain it.
Planned Parenthood Offers Free HIV Testing June 22-26
Submitted 06-19-2015 under NONPROFITS
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan offering free HIV testing, Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2015 by appointment. Call (844) 316-4055 to schedule. This free testing opportunity is in recognition of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
Uptown: Eat Shop Rock continues the fun every Thursday in June
Submitted 06-17-2015 under NONPROFITS
Uptown: Eat Shop Rock is an event that happens every June in the business districts that are within Uptown. Every Thursday, the designated district hosts free live music throughout the district, food and drink specials.