Elections

Grand Rapids to observe International Day of Peace

Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS

United Nations International Day of Peace in Grand Rapids will be celebrated on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with a Peace Walk in St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden on the front lawn of the Dominican Sisters-Grand Rapids at Marywood at 1:00 p.m.

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Residents use art to encourage civic engagement in their neighborhoods

Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS

Dwelling Place summer get out the vote events allowed residents the freedom to drop by and paint a poster, register to vote, check their registration status and more.

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People's Commission to end the ICE contract takes over Kent County Commission

Submitted 09-14-2018 under NEWS

On Thursday, September 13, 2018 community members took over the Kent County Commission Meeting to stage a "People’s Commission," which heard public comment and "voted" to end a controversial contract between the Kent County Jail and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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New Grand Rapids city manager discusses family, fitness, first 90 days

Submitted 08-28-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

I think Grand Rapids has the benefit of seeing growth coming and learning from the experiences of Austin and other communities to make sure it is smart, sustainable and equitable.

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COAST program brings together community members, students to increase understanding, advocacy for disability rights

Submitted 08-28-2018 under OPINION

I participated in the most recent of these workshops, referred to as COAST (Community Organizing and Advocacy Strategies Training), in July 2018. This program brought people of different backgrounds together to learn the ways to find and solve disability-related community issues.

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Catalyst Radio: Interview with Lyonel LaGrone on working towards a local human rights ordinance

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

When you have a local civil rights ordinance, people achieve remedy a lot sooner than if they file a federal complaint. Lyonel LaGrone on the need for a human rights ordinance in Grand Rapids.

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Meet your elected officials hosted by Young Leaders Against Violence

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

YLAV invites you to Meet Your Elected Official on September 10 to learn about sexual and domestic violence and listen to State Representatives discuss their stance on sexual and domestic violence.

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Residents make their voice heard at Housing NOW! listening sessions

Submitted 08-21-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Last week, Public Agency at West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) hosted a series of community listening sessions to gather community feedback on four amendments within the Housing NOW! recommendations.

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