From its much-loved taquerias to its colorful public art, the southwest side celebrates its diversity. With emerging local galleries, successful Mexican and Asian markets, and locally owned small businesses, the area is home to many of Grand Rapids' Latino groups and includes Garfield Park, Alger Heights, and Grandville Avenue, among others, and pride in culture abounds.
The City of Grand Rapids is providing up to $250,000 for rent and mortgage assistance to Grand Rapids residents meeting Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s La Lucha Fund eligibility requirements. Residents impacted by COVID-19 can apply for funds and receive up to $500 of rent or mortgage assistance for their households.
Mel Trotter Ministries is partnering with three hospital systems and two universities to offer free medical services to its clients who are experiencing homelessness. Community Partners Medical Clinic at Mel Trotter has brought together Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, Spectrum Health, Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine, and Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof College of Nursing to treat acute and chronic conditions with the goal of reducing both gaps in care and unnecessary EMS and emergency room use.
City of Grand Rapids' 6-week program enlists businesses and organizations to employ and connect with 1,000 youth ages 15 through 21 from the 49503, 49507, 49508, and 49509 ZIP codes, neighborhoods hit hardest by disproportionate outcomes.
Grand Rapids City Clerk mailed absentee ballot applications to all of its registered to voters for the August 4 primary and November 3 election. Here's why it's a secure way to vote.
Bob Hammond has launched his dream business, Common Bond Mobile Bike Shop, which serves bicyclists anywhere throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area.
The City of Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF) is providing focused support for community projects that help Grand Rapids’ most vulnerable residents meet their basic needs for resiliency, wellness, and safety in light of COVID-19.
Mitten Floral, at 3547 Burlingame in Wyoming, features flowers for weddings and all occasions, workshops, and a table and materials for customers to create their own flower arrangements.
Grand Rapids is implementing organic methods at Heartside, Highland, Ted Rasberry Field, and Kensington parks. In place of chemicals that cause cancer, asthma, and bee colony collapse, these parks will boast turfs grown with organically composted, aerated soils that create a healthy medium for grass to grow without synthetic chemicals.
Collaboration between City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Wege Foundation, and Children & Nature Network created Burton Elementary and Middle Schools' outdoor classroom and more at Plaster Creek Park.
The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance has been supporting and funding local initiatives that build culture and connection between West Michigan neighbors since 2011. Programs like the Godfrey-Lee band camp, Pinery Park Little League, and regional tornado preparedness efforts have all been assisted by this city-run nonprofit. The fund has been growing every year, and the plan is to give it all away.
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