Creating a Culture of Opportunity
WMCAT executive director Kim Dabbs believes mightily in the power of arts and technology to effect positive change in a community – so much so that she moved across the state to head up the organization.
Michigan Nightlight
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative prepares children for kindergarten and life
When Dr. Nkechy Ezeh was growing up in Nigeria as a child, they didn't have any early childhood learning opportunities like they do here. No one knew what the children were missing. Now that she lives in the U.S., what baffles her most is that we have early education programs here, but not all children have access.
Planting Seeds of Promise
Seeds of Promise, a nonprofit organization that calls itself an urban community improvement laboratory, has recently received a $305,800 multiyear grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to begin a self-sustaining, community-governance program in the area surrounding Dickinson School. Board President Ron Jimmerson explains their strategy.
Summer Jobs: GRCF helps youth find that first job
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation, with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, connects nonprofits with youth looking for summer jobs. The result in a win/win, with benefits lasting far beyond the summer.
Slideshow: Summer Jobs
Students participate in the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's summer youth employment program, working at Comprenew in a warehouse part time, and also gardening outdoors.
