Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building
The Diatribe has begun construction on the Emory Arts and Culture Hub, which will serve as a space for the community to come together and create.
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Gerald R. Ford Airport expanding facility operations building
A West Michigan airport has begun an $8.5 million expansion on snow removal equipment building, further improving airport operations.
Affordable veterinary care organization expanding
CSNIP is expanding into a large Walker facility that will allow it to provide additional affordable veterinary care.
Calvin student creates app that helps others ‘kickback’ and relax
Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey has created an app to connect residents with people looking to complete odd jobs. The app has been successful so far and is continuing to grow.
Arbor Circle received new grant that will further serve LGBTQ+ youth
Arbor Circle has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant to increase access to care for LGTBQ+ youth and their families.
New dental center increases access to urgent dental care
This month, Cherry Health opened its newest dental center in Grand Rapids’ Belknap neighborhood. However, the Belknap Commons Dental Center is different from the other Cherry Health centers, because it treats unplanned, urgent dental needs.
Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace
Here in Kent County the Literacy Center of West Michigan is working to eliminate barriers to achieving literacy. Recently, the center was awarded a MI Impact Grant of $1.12 million dollars from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to further their work.
LEO Impact Grants will go toward helping Michigan’s struggling families
The MI Impact Grant program would distribute $15 million in awards to 10 nonprofit organizations around the state and hopefully lift 100,000 families out of working poverty over the next five years.
Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all
The global Age Friendly Communities initiative aspires to improve communities and sustainable economic growth, to make for happier healthier residents of all ages.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer
En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent.
