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Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington at the Mandela: The Offical Exhibition at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Understanding the timeless relevance of Mandela's legacy

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Roel Garcia walks into the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon.

Step inside an award-winning library for people with disabilities

Roel GarciaWednesday, May 15, 2024

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Grand Rapids-based Dwelling Place collaborating on West Michigan affordable housing project

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 7, 2024

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Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers

Rapid Growth StaffTuesday, April 23, 2024

The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) began play in February with teams playing in arenas across the nation.

Bump, set, spike: Rise taking West Michigan by storm

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 17, 2024

The Barn for Equine Learning gives youth and adults the opportunity to discover new experiences, challenge themselves, and grow through the healing power of horses in a therapeutic setting.

How United Way is using microgrants to address social challenges

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, April 17, 2024

City of Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella sporting Laker colors.

PHOTOS: GVSU’s Laker Store opens in downtown GR

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 27, 2024

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is teaching job-specific literacy at job sites to help adults improve their lives.

Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace

Ashley KingTuesday, March 19, 2024

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Author to keynote Disability Awareness Day celebration in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezThursday, March 14, 2024

Reggie Howard, veteran and founder of Heroes Corner was one of the participating organizations at the I Belong Strong mental health forum.

Mental health event offers resources for Black veterans in Kent County

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 28, 2024

Many Michigan families live below what is known as the ALICE line (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). A new grant program hopes to lift 100,000 Michigan ALICE families out of poverty in the next five years.

LEO Impact Grants will go toward helping Michigan’s struggling families

Ashley KingWednesday, February 28, 2024

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Dwelling Place’s new leadership team reflects focus on people-first initiatives

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 26, 2024

There is something truly freeing about holding up the keys to one's own space. Bri beamed as she showed us her home, which was filled with plenty of morning sunlight.

Visualising change: A photo essay on Dégagé Ministries' groundbreaking Complex Care Housing program

Tommy AllenTuesday, February 20, 2024

The Grand Rapids Public Library is a mainstay on the city's northeast side, but the 150-year-old institution now has many branches in neighborhoods around the city.

Grand Rapids Public Library — not just by the books

Luke FannMonday, January 22, 2024

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What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024

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LAUP named Neighborhood Champion in Grand Rapids by Bank of America

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 19, 2024

Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterFriday, January 19, 2024

Community Land Trust Director Matias Martinez-Roca and Community Land Trust Sale Coordinator Freshta Tori Jan are lead members of the Dwelling Place team responsible for producing as well as assisting the public with access to these new homes.

2080 Union is a peek into the future and solutions found within Community Land Trusts

Tommy Allen, Rapid Growth PublisherWednesday, January 17, 2024

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Published Together: 5 stories that resonate with me and celebrate the power of local voices

Tommy AllenThursday, January 4, 2024

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Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, December 26, 2023

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