NeighborWoods plants 200 trees in Grand Rapids’ former redlined neighborhoods
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and The C4 led NeighborWoods, planting 200 trees in disinvested Oakdale and Boston Square neighborhoods.
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Gold Coast Doulas push diaper access, maternal health awareness
Following its 10th diaper drive, Gold Coast Doulas highlights diaper need and advocates for broader maternal health support in Michigan.
Housing and education equity advocate Salvador Lopez to fill GRCC board vacancy
Grand Rapids Community College has named Salvador Lopez, a GRCC graduate with extensive involvement in education and community support, to fill a board seat vacated by Kathy Crosby. Lopez runs the nonprofit KConnect, which focuses on ensuring all children have an equitable path to economic prosperity.
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership
LIA’s founder is passing the leadership baton to the nonprofit’s next executive director, Eva S. Alexander. The move is part of the organization’s strategic plan to continue providing legal services, education, and advocacy to the immigrant community in West Michigan.
Career awareness event to highlight creativity, innovation in manufacturing
Discover Manufacturing Week, which celebrates the manufacturing industry, will feature West Michigan manufacturers taking part in interactive virtual experiences for high school students. These virtual block parties will highlight the creativity, technology, and innovation of modern manufacturing.
Boys & Girls Club steps up to support youth during the pandemic
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland has used a $10,000 grant from Comcast to purchase up-to-date technology. The investment gives the organization a way to offer youth the means to more efficiently do their schoolwork and improve their digital literacy.
Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair
As the economy begins to bounce back from COVID-19 shutdowns, more employers are hiring. West Michigan Works! has more than 50 employers lined up to connect with job seekers during its next Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 21.
Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge
State and county health departments are offering free coronavirus testing as concerns rise about a second wave of cases in Michigan. Health officials consider testing — along with wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and washing hands — as essential to slowing the spread of the virus.
Retailers find new home in Grand Haven’s refurbished Depot
Just Goods Gifts recently moved into the Grand Trunk railroad depot, which has been transformed into a retail center. Sales benefit the fair trade and social cause gift shop and the Momentum Center, its former home.
8 cyclists, 1 Epic Ride, 1 new world record set in Michigan
An eight-man team recently rode 369 miles in under 16 hours, crossing Michigan from south to north. In completing the course, the team set a new World Ultra Cycling cross state record.
