#RG20LookBack: La Lucha Fund supports undocumented and mixed-status families
Celebrating 20 years, we revisit a 2020 story where La Lucha Fund and partners created direct cash relief for undocumented Kent County families excluded from CARES Act aid.
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#RG20LookBack ‘A Family Loving Environment’
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, we’re revisiting archival stories that captured cultural shifts in our community. The 2010 snapshot of Rachel Hood and Dave Petroelje, brand-new parents making climate, clean energy, and public health relatable to families, still resonates today.
Letter from the publisher: On 20 years of listening and the sharing of solutions rooted in community.
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, publisher Tommy Allen reflects on what the publication’s solutions journalism model has meant for telling the stories of Grand Rapids. While he has not led the organization for its entire history, Allen has spent two decades as one of its key storytellers, much of that time as a photographer.
KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge turns winter into connection
At Kent District Library, longtime readers and librarians show how Let It Snow keeps patrons engaged through winter reading. The program runs through the end of February.
#RG20Look Back ‘G-Sync: To The Powers of Three’
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, we’re revisiting archival stories that captured cultural shifts in our community. “G-Sync: To the Powers of Three” (Jan. 19, 2012) asks what can happen when dialogue bridges cities that share a state, but not always a conversation.
Lovet expands affordable veterinary care model with fourth Grand Rapids clinic
Chicago-based Lovet Pet Health Care opens fourth Grand Rapids clinic, aiming to reduce costs, expand access, and ease stress for pet owners.
Equest Center highlighted as Bank of America boosts year-round community support
Bank of America’s Day of Giving showcases its ongoing volunteer partnership with Equest Center; Lakeshore Advantage selected as bank’s 2025 Neighborhood Builder.
Retailer Hank Meijer shows off his storytelling talents at Dutch American celebration
At Dutch-American Heritage Day, retailer leader and author Hank Meijer reflects on family stories, immigrant roots, and the legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer.
It’s hard for foster kids to get the health care they need, but this project is working to change that
A Grand Valley State University project is working to create an integrated mobile care team to serve foster kids' complex health needs.
West Michigan groups unite to feed families amid SNAP pause
Local nonprofits expand meal programs and launch emergency funds to help families facing hunger while federal SNAP benefits are suspended.
#RG20LookBack ‘A Family Loving Environment’
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, we’re revisiting archival stories that captured cultural shifts in our community. The 2010 snapshot of Rachel Hood and Dave Petroelje, brand-new parents making climate, clean energy, and public health relatable to families, still resonates today.
Letter from the publisher: On 20 years of listening and the sharing of solutions rooted in community.
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, publisher Tommy Allen reflects on what the publication’s solutions journalism model has meant for telling the stories of Grand Rapids. While he has not led the organization for its entire history, Allen has spent two decades as one of its key storytellers, much of that time as a photographer.
KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge turns winter into connection
At Kent District Library, longtime readers and librarians show how Let It Snow keeps patrons engaged through winter reading. The program runs through the end of February.
#RG20Look Back ‘G-Sync: To The Powers of Three’
As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, we’re revisiting archival stories that captured cultural shifts in our community. “G-Sync: To the Powers of Three” (Jan. 19, 2012) asks what can happen when dialogue bridges cities that share a state, but not always a conversation.
Lovet expands affordable veterinary care model with fourth Grand Rapids clinic
Chicago-based Lovet Pet Health Care opens fourth Grand Rapids clinic, aiming to reduce costs, expand access, and ease stress for pet owners.
Equest Center highlighted as Bank of America boosts year-round community support
Bank of America’s Day of Giving showcases its ongoing volunteer partnership with Equest Center; Lakeshore Advantage selected as bank’s 2025 Neighborhood Builder.
Retailer Hank Meijer shows off his storytelling talents at Dutch American celebration
At Dutch-American Heritage Day, retailer leader and author Hank Meijer reflects on family stories, immigrant roots, and the legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer.
It’s hard for foster kids to get the health care they need, but this project is working to change that
A Grand Valley State University project is working to create an integrated mobile care team to serve foster kids' complex health needs.
West Michigan groups unite to feed families amid SNAP pause
Local nonprofits expand meal programs and launch emergency funds to help families facing hunger while federal SNAP benefits are suspended.
