Battle Creek is ahead of the curve in addressing childhood trauma
Battle Creek is building community, resolving conflict, and creating resiliency in its students who may have experienced repeated trauma.
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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.
UIX: Essential Needs Task Force is rethinking the way Kent County addresses poverty
When families have to choose between paying utility bills and affording food, it's hard to find hope. For the many faced with that decision in Kent County, the Essential Needs Task Force is a crucially supportive resource.
UIX: Homeless youth call 3:11 for the keys to true independence
More than 2,000 young people are homeless in Kent County every night. Of those who can find a bed for the night, the following day may not be as dim. And for those who find 3:11 Youth Housing, there's a path toward opportunity, growth and change.
Photo essay: DisArt fashion show ‘Elevate’ breaks boundaries & barriers
DisArt’s spectacular 'Elevate' fashion show at Site:Lab's Rumsey Street Project showcased models with disabilities, pushed the expectations of design and redefined sentiments of style, access and bodies.
UIX: Horse, human bond is foundation for hope at H.U.G.S. Ranch
It takes a special kind of touch to reach victims of abuse. At H.U.G.S. Ranch, it also takes hooves.
For better (or worse): 10 development projects that are changing the face of Grand Rapids
Whether you’re a west-sider or east-towner, homeowner or lifelong renter, your neighborhood is probably changing. Here's what some of that change will look like in the days ahead.
Making Grand Rapids more affordable, inclusive and equitable: Our city’s hopes for 2016
As we bid adieu to 2015 and welcome another turn around the sun, Grand Rapidians who are changing and shaping our city share what they hope will happen in 2016.
