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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New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”
Proposed City of Grand Rapids requirements for lead dust testing would reduce childhood lead poisoning.
Utilizing tech, talent and connections during Tech Week GR and beyond
Tech Week GR underlines Grand Rapids’ claim to the Silicon Valley of the Midwest. The Right Place and other strategic partners have created a foundation for helping technology companies thrive in Grand Rapids, driven by the live event.
Removing barriers so people can live their best lives
Improving old technologies with new is, in many ways, the heart of improving access for humans. It is also a great motivator for those with the talents to do so. Here are the people behind those efforts and why this work is so important to them and within the region.
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.
Looking back at 50 years of Modern Hardware
Modern Hardware has been in the Vander Lugt family for two generations and fifty-one years, providing consistent quality service to the Oakdale Neighborhood. A look back at the history of this organization, their changing role in the community, and how they’ve managed to survive over the years.
Residents get more power in allocating ARPA dollars with participatory budgeting model
City of Grand Rapids is using a new model, the Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP), that will give residents more say in how its $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be spent in each of the city's three wards.
Looking back at how Oakdale Neighbors have helped the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 quarantine, Oakdale Neighbors, a southeast community development organization, remained committed to serving its neighborhood, even finding new ways to stay connected with its community, despite a year of isolation.
Childcare options expanding in Grand Rapids southeast neighborhoods
IFF, the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) and Amplify GR are collaborating to build a 12,000 square-foot childcare facility and support existing small/home daycares in the 49507.
