Bronson Cancer Care Equity Project breaks down barriers to health care
Bronson’s Cancer Care Equity project addresses health disparities through community partnerships, improving accessibility, communication, and inclusivity in cancer care.
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Tech Week Grand Rapids: How a bold idea sparked a regionwide celebration of innovation
What began as a four-day pilot project with less than two months of preparation has transformed into Tech Week Grand Rapids, a major event driving the region’s tech growth. The third iteration begins next month.
Classrooms to Careers: Gentex interns shape company
Isabelle Buckler, a senior at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, channeled her classroom experience into her role as a user experience intern this summer.
Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building
The Diatribe has begun construction on the Emory Arts and Culture Hub, which will serve as a space for the community to come together and create.
3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration
The recent merger of Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties is expected to streamline fundraising requests for its 80 community partners while reducing the nonprofit’s expenses.
Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids
Michigan Green Communities award also speaks to the city’s commitment to decrease its municipal carbon footprint, increase recycling efforts and responsibly manage its water system.
Could compost be Grand Rapids’ next craft beer? Grand Rapids composter to double impact in 2023
Orgnanicycle plans to double composting effort and expand locations served in 2023
Design as an ‘inescapable’ part of life in West Michigan and where you can find it
The world of design involves hard and soft skills, hands-on creativity and abstract vision. Here's how design is defined by the individuals who are doing the work in West Michigan.
Collaboration seeks to reduce opioid overdoses throughout Michigan
The Grand Rapids Red Project and NEXT Distro have collaborated to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths across Michigan through free online training and mail-order naloxone.
Summit brings LGBTQIA+ youth together to create a more tolerant tomorrow
On Saturday, March 12, the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) hosts a statewide virtual conference, Building a Movement for Michigan (BAMM) Pride Summit that will unite LGBTQIA+ middle and high school youth from the Greater Grand Rapids area and across the state to learn, find support, and feel affirmation that they may not experience in their daily lives.
