Head Start for Kent County opening two new centers for the 2019-2020 school year
As part of their ongoing mission to serve as many kids as possible, Head Start received a grant allowing them to open two more locations for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Autonomous Vehicle Initiative changing the way we view public transportation
Over the next year, until July 2020, the Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative (AVGR) has partnered with May Mobility, a company working towards safe and reliable transportation, to pilot a test study of self-driving public transportation.
New gardening project promotes community engagement for seniors
Allen Manor senior housing facility has started a gardening project in collaboration with Bates Place with the hope that it builds a stronger connection between the residents and their local communities.
Start Garden planting seeds of diversity for future minority-owned startups
Start Garden has partnered with The Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority to create a two-year incubation program for six minority-owned tech startups.
$410,000 Thrive Outside grant supports outdoor recreation
The Thrive Outside Community Initiative recently granted Grand Rapids $410,000 to implement an outdoor recreational program focusing on youth.
The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative begins three-year action plan
The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative moves into its phase of creating a three-year action plan to improve the quality of life for the older population.
