Brett

Personal Information

Name: Brett Townsend
Professional Site: https://www.grcmc.org
Reports On: Public health, nonprofits, local government, art, media, religion, and education.
About: Brett's a reader (of mostly nonfiction/philosophy), writer (of much the same), music lover, musician, connoisseur of muted colors, drawing dabbler, walker, bicycler, and overall learner. He's also the Community Engagement Specialist at Community Media Center.
Roles: Site Administrator
Articles Published: 12

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Published List

01/14/2021 Our Community's Children director retires, looks back on public service

12/15/2020 Ericka 'Kyd Kane' Thompson becomes Grand Rapids' new poet laureate

11/18/2020 Local observatory sees steady turnout, interest in 2020 with in-person, online astronomy events

11/11/2020 City commissioners to vote on funding for ShotSpotter in Grand Rapids, as resident input continues

09/04/2020 Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources

08/20/2020 2020 census enters home stretch with Grand Rapids' turnout goal still to be reached

07/10/2020 Human trafficking in Grand Rapids continues amid pandemic

05/26/2020 Census count in full swing with rising Grand Rapids turnout

03/26/2020 Sacred distancing: Religious organizations in Grand Rapids adapting to COVID-19 pandemic through online services, engagement

03/19/2020 Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations

Co-Authored

01/21/2021 Community updates: Thursday, Jan. 21

01/15/2021 Community updates: Friday, Jan. 15

01/08/2021 Community updates: Friday, Jan. 8

01/07/2021 Passing the Mic: Neighbors of Belknap Lookout answers, "How are you making sure you're engaging with the full diversity of your neighborhood?"

12/26/2020 Grand Rapids Community Media Center ringing in 2021 with WYCE countdown, Wealthy Theatre virtual marathon

12/17/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 17

12/10/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 10

12/03/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 3

11/30/2020 Passing the Mic: Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association answers, "How are you preserving your neighborhood's unique history and stories?"

11/25/2020 Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 25

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