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“When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

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Grand Rapids’ first children’s rehabilitation hospital will help patients thrive during & after care

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are partnering to build the state’s first children’s rehabilitation hospital in Grand Rapids.

Sacred Spaces Grants seek to further environmental justice statewide

A grant of federal funds targeting 10 low-income Michigan congregations of various faiths will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by helping improve the energy efficiency of their facilities. 

GRow1000 returns for its third year to help shape careers of next generation

GRow1000 returns to employ young adults ages 15 to 24 in professional career opportunities and mentorship. One partner organization, Spectrum Health, explains how participants can benefit from this program.

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Fostering healthy growth by nurturing ethical business relationships

To meet the needs of the market, Honeycrisp Ventures shifted its business model to incorporate new commercial construction development. By listening to community needs, maintaining strong partnerships and operating ethically, they have been able to provide positive results for their tenants and smoothly navigate challenging times.

Nonprofit seeks to inspire people to achieve their economic goals with upcoming conference

Project GREEN, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit, is working to dismantle barriers to achieving financial goals through its programming and annual Economic Empowerment Conference.

Construction industry is ‘not just a man’s world’ at CD Barnes

CD Barnes Construction uses its Women in Construction initiative to showcase the opportunities and future careers in the construction industry.

Poetry project gives community opportunity for self-expression & art creation

Drawing on her personal experience using poetry as a form of self-expression, Poet Laureate Kyd Kane is giving the community a space to do the same through a new project that will turn into a traveling art exhibit.

Nonprofit futhers local food movement and hosts Growers Fare where you can “shop for a farmer”

The West Michigan Growers Group is a collective of local, sustainable farmers. Its annual Growers Fare brings together farmers and consumers looking to learn, connect and shop locally.

City of Grand Rapids to create nonprofit to foster social equity in cannabis industry

The war on drugs has had a lasting disproportionate impact on many communities. With the legalization of cannabis, the city’s proposed nonprofit will help heal some of this harm while advancing social equity throughout the cannabis industry.

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