We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters project asked several local citizens to share their stories. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV.
The Rapidian's story fort made an appearance at Local First's annual Street Party in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 7. Tyler Buckner was at the Local First Street Party as part of his job as a Safety Ambassador through Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Here he explains his job and how it helps the downtown community. He shares the elements of what he does as well as how his job is funded.
You can see all the Story Matters videos archived at therapidian.org/placematters/story.
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