heartside
Introducing SoDiv, a New Brand for the Heartside South Division Business Corridor
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-27-2021 under NONPROFITS
“People love to know what is new, what is hip, what is coming... this is our corridor and our neighborhood,” says Renise Warners, owner of Basic Bee Boutique, a business located along the South Division commercial corridor in...
The Next Right Thing: Board Member John Harrington and His Commitment
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 03-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
John Harrington still vividly recalls his 60th night at Jellema House – because that’s the night his prayers were answered. Alcohol had the Grand Rapids native firmly in its grip. He ruined relationships with his children, family,...
Elizabeth Bovard Strong: Bringing philanthropy full circle
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-24-2021 under NONPROFITS
Elizabeth Bovard Strong has long been an advocate for others in need – particularly for individuals facing homelessness and addiction. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lived in several states before settling in Michigan, travels that...
Allen's Story and God's Irony
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 01-28-2021 under NONPROFITS
Allen was accepted into the Guiding Light Recovery program in June of 2020 after deciding that he had enough of his decades-long struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction. Over 30 years ago, when Allen was 22 years old, he owned his own restaurant...
Guiding Light Welcomes Kyle Hinton to Board of Directors
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 01-04-2021 under NONPROFITS
Kyle Hinton, a licensed marriage and family therapist addressing trauma, substance abuse, behavioral health and mental health, has joined Guiding Light’s board of directors. Hinton brings 30 years of experience working in mental health...
Passing the Mic: Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association answers, "How are you preserving your neighborhood's unique history and stories?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-30-2020 under VOICES
Amy Brower, Executive Director of Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, asks Grand Rapids' neighborhood associations: "In the midst of all this fast moving change and planning for the future, how are they . . . still preserving some of...
Heartside Neighbors Take Aim at Self Care, Mental Health
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-03-2020 under NONPROFITS
"It gives a sense of hope, and feeling that there is a community here that has your back. Reminding us that we are one,” says Kim Van Driel, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.'s Director of Public Space Management. She's referring to a...
Breaking Down Financial Barriers: Launching a Long-Awaited Financial Wellness Program
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-26-2020 under NONPROFITS
“It’s about more than money; we believe that factors such as relationships, emotions, and health impact financial decision-making" remarks visionary and founder of 1428 Financial Wellness and the My Money Academy, Dondreá Brown. In...
Guiding Light Receives $25,000 Donation from TCF
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 10-26-2020 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light has received a $25,000 donation from TCF Financial Corp. to support its Back to Work program. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will use the donation to re-establish its Emergency Assistance Fund, which has been depleted due to...
Voter Turnout is a Team Effort
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-12-2020 under NONPROFITS
“We don’t necessarily have to agree or like what’s happening, but it’s very important for us to have our voices heard and that’s the only way change can happen, it’s not going to happen if we just stay home...