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.
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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.
Friendship between nonprofits’ officials leads to new affordable housing in Grand Rapids
A friendship between two nonprofit leaders sparks a partnership turning unused duplexes into permanently affordable homes for Grand Rapids families.
Building democracy, one brick at a time
At the Brickworld Lego expo held in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize, a volunteer’s lesson on ranked choice voting using Legos captured hearts—and over 756,500 TikTok views.
West Michigan cleaning company helps lift burdens for cancer patients
Jeannie Cleaning, a West Michigan-based company and partner of the nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason, provides free and discounted home cleanings to cancer patients, offering vital support and relief during treatment.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
Ancient giants and local legends: Public Museum’s new exhibit opens a portal in time
Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum to explore deep time, where Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family and the Klapp Family Mastodon showcase a worldwide tale of evolution and a local find that highlights how curiosity is universal.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
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.
Friendship between nonprofits’ officials leads to new affordable housing in Grand Rapids
A friendship between two nonprofit leaders sparks a partnership turning unused duplexes into permanently affordable homes for Grand Rapids families.
Building democracy, one brick at a time
At the Brickworld Lego expo held in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize, a volunteer’s lesson on ranked choice voting using Legos captured hearts—and over 756,500 TikTok views.
West Michigan cleaning company helps lift burdens for cancer patients
Jeannie Cleaning, a West Michigan-based company and partner of the nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason, provides free and discounted home cleanings to cancer patients, offering vital support and relief during treatment.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
Ancient giants and local legends: Public Museum’s new exhibit opens a portal in time
Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum to explore deep time, where Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family and the Klapp Family Mastodon showcase a worldwide tale of evolution and a local find that highlights how curiosity is universal.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
