Local coalition focused on substance use prevention keeps youth engaged with virtual experiences
A local youth coalition is staying engaged and motivated to live Above the Influence of substance use and abuse during the COVID-19 quarantine.
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GVSU Charter Schools Office urges its educators to be innovative as distant learning begins in MI
GVSU Charter Schools Office says it has kept education moving forward since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local seamstress trains dozens to sew face masks for medical professionals responding to coronavirus
Seamstress and artisan Alison vanMelle teamed up with volunteers from GVSU's School of Engineering to sew face masks for medical professionals.
Meaningful involvement: Local grassroot organizations collaborate around environmental justice
C4 intends to provide resources for grassroots to help ensure equitable environmental outcomes for communities throughout Grand Rapids.
New track for teens debuts during City of Grand Rapids 6th annual Neighborhood Summit
Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit expands its efforts to elevate all voices in the City with a new program track for teens.
New space focused on parent-child interaction through play-based learning opens in Caledonia
Start-up business Cognificent Kids promotes strong cognitive development skills in young children through enrichment classes and play-based learning experiences.
Linking early literacy and health: Lakeshore healthcare collaborative expands in Kent County
Ready for School is expanding its Reach Out and Read healthcare collaborative in Kent County with the help of funds awarded through a new round of millage funding.
Local creatives leverage virtual reality tech to help curb violence in Grand Rapids communities
Silence Violence Project is made possible by the collaboration of creatives and community connectors and aims to stimulate real-time outcomes to de-violence inner-city communities using a collective of socialized workshop experiences.
New MI law protects licensed professional counselors’ ability to diagnose and treat mental disorders
Effective January 27, it will be legal for licensed professional counselors to diagnose and treat mental disorders.
“We’re calling it history”: GRCC proud to offer tuition-free education for Grand Rapids students
Starting with the Class of 2020, students who live in the City of Grand Rapids and graduate from one of its eligible high schools can earn a certificate or associate degree at Grand Rapids Community College tuition-free.
