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Citizens' concerns remain over housing crisis, racial disparities at commission meeting

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission held their first of the summer's "Commission Night Out" meetings at the Salvation Army's Kroc Center Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

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Ebony Road Players to host third Annual Loving Day Celebration

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NEWS

Ebony Road Players will be hosting a weekend of events to celebrate Loving Day, 50 years after the groundbreaking court case Loving vs. Virginia, and share the stories of West Michigan community members.

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Wellspring Lutheran Services works to strengthen families, transform communities

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Wellspring Lutheran Services who assists families, seniors, and provides rehab and therapy solutions

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Annual "Día del Sol" fundraiser celebrates Grandville Avenue community

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

On June 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities will be hosting their annual fundraiser at the Goei Center.

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Grand Rapids Pride Center celebrates LGBTQ month with series of events, festival

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

This year GR Pride Fest is proud to welcome headliner, Billy Gilman. The Grand Rapids Pride Festival is June 17, 2017 at Calder Plaza.

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Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition ditches cars to walk, ride or roll during sixth annual Active Commute Week

Submitted 06-06-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Challenge yourself to an active commute for this popular weeklong event June 12-16 to benefit your health, better the environment, save on gas money and win prizes.

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Measure What Matters: Community Automotive Repair

Submitted 06-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

Located in the East Fulton business district and with deep ties to the neighborhood, Community Automotive Repair has been providing the community with quality auto repair since 1975. The business is committed to serving the community and making a positive environmental impact.

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Junior League of Grand Rapids to build play area in partnership with Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Submitted 06-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Junior League of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center will hold a community build to install the Junior League Wellness Adventure Yard (JL W.A.Y.). JLGR, in collaboration with GRCDC, will aid in building an outdoor play area for both students and community.

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Mark: Story of survival from addiction

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

The first time Mark drank alcohol he was just eight years old. This is his story of survival from addiction.

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Faithful Families program helps participants gain life skills

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

We are grateful for opportunities to expand Dégagé's walls by offering programs from our community. Our patrons feel empowered when they receive useful life skills such as those taught in classes like Faithful Families.

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