Summer career program expands to serve more youth
The West Michigan Works! six-week paid summer program offers teens across seven counties real-world job experience, skills training, and career exploration. Applications are open now through May 5.
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Library overhaul builds culture of reading at youth detention center
A revamped library at Kent County Juvenile Detention Center, supported by a partnership with volunteers and KDL, improves behavior and literacy.
GR Stories: How community storytelling builds bridges, fosters belonging, & preserves hidden history
In a time of widening divides, a quiet revolution in connection is emerging at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. What began as a few Zoom calls during the pandemic has evolved into GR Stories — a series highlighting how even the most personal histories can bring communities together.
Trust Women: Rapid Growth’s Publisher looks back on women who are making a difference in WM
When equity initiatives face unprecedented backlash, striving for genuine equality transcends mere aspiration.
Youth film contest empowers stories on food justice
The Nourishing Narratives contest invites youth to create mobile films on food justice, supported by Mosaic Film Experience and Newman’s Own Foundation.
How the city of Grand Rapids is working to reduce CO2 by more than half by 2030
The city of Grand Rapids plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 63% over the next five years and hopes to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
Kent District Library expands access with innovative services across Kent County
Kent District Library expands access with bookmobiles, vending machines, airport shelves, and high school branches, making reading accessible everywhere.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Limited student accessibility hinders learning
Student and writer Mazonnah Holiday explores how a lack of accessibility has made learning a challenge for students with disabilities.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Kent County youth grow outside the classroom with extracurriculars
Research has shown that extracurricular activities are crucial in students' development.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Grand Rapids youth increase civic engagement after school
City High Middle School sophomore Luke Fann explores the impacts of the Mayor's Youth Council on its members for the latest in our Voices of Youth series.
Library overhaul builds culture of reading at youth detention center
A revamped library at Kent County Juvenile Detention Center, supported by a partnership with volunteers and KDL, improves behavior and literacy.
GR Stories: How community storytelling builds bridges, fosters belonging, & preserves hidden history
In a time of widening divides, a quiet revolution in connection is emerging at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. What began as a few Zoom calls during the pandemic has evolved into GR Stories — a series highlighting how even the most personal histories can bring communities together.
Trust Women: Rapid Growth’s Publisher looks back on women who are making a difference in WM
When equity initiatives face unprecedented backlash, striving for genuine equality transcends mere aspiration.
Youth film contest empowers stories on food justice
The Nourishing Narratives contest invites youth to create mobile films on food justice, supported by Mosaic Film Experience and Newman’s Own Foundation.
How the city of Grand Rapids is working to reduce CO2 by more than half by 2030
The city of Grand Rapids plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 63% over the next five years and hopes to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
Kent District Library expands access with innovative services across Kent County
Kent District Library expands access with bookmobiles, vending machines, airport shelves, and high school branches, making reading accessible everywhere.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Limited student accessibility hinders learning
Student and writer Mazonnah Holiday explores how a lack of accessibility has made learning a challenge for students with disabilities.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Kent County youth grow outside the classroom with extracurriculars
Research has shown that extracurricular activities are crucial in students' development.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Grand Rapids youth increase civic engagement after school
City High Middle School sophomore Luke Fann explores the impacts of the Mayor's Youth Council on its members for the latest in our Voices of Youth series.
