Developing relationships in the neighborhood — helping people to connect with one another and becoming involved in making their community stronger — is the main goal of Bates Place. The community connectors of Bates Place that take the lead in making these interactions possible are living by purpose and gaining the trust of others. In building this trust, the connectors are also helping residents realize their talents and purpose in meaningful ways that benefit their neighborhood for the long term.

Stories of Michigan's cannabis dispensaries are often told via the info submitted to agencies from LARA to the MEDC, but at Pharmhouse Wellness, it's a family affair. 

Grand Rapids Community College is offering two sessions of Bridges to College — Raider Ready this summer to help graduating high school seniors get ready for college. The free program is open to 2020 high school graduates or 2021 graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall. 

Grand Rapids Community College’s recent commencement ceremonies included a tribute to Sekou Smith, a sports journalist and community leader who died in January of COVID-19. The speaker, mentor, and friend to NBA stars was honored as GRCC’s Distinguished Alumnus for this year.

The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program is making federal relief funds available to tenants missing rent payments, as well as their landlords, due to pandemic-borne economic hardships.

The Mood Lifters program brings adults together in peer-facilitated classes where they learn science-based strategies for improving their mental health.

Since 1975, Marge Wilson has been serving more than delicious donuts at her business, Marge’s Donut Den, but has made a lasting impact from Michigan to Nigeria through her service and dedication to helping others.

A $250,000 line of credit from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area will allow Jubilee Ministries to invest in property over the next five years.

Good Samaritan Ministries has worked with landlords and tenants to help hundreds maintain housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes work on both sides.