Community
Sacred distancing: Religious organizations in Grand Rapids adapting to COVID-19 pandemic through online services, engagement
by (Brett)
Submitted 03-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade daily life locally, nationally, and globally, it comes as no surprise to find on all scales the readjustment of religious or spiritual life in response. In Grand Rapids, like the nation and world over,...
In Season Report: March 21, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-20-2020 under NONPROFITS
Quick reminder: All of our vendors will be located outside and spaced out to alleviate crowd buildup and allow for proper social distancing. Please allow vendors to assist you when making your purchase and avoid touching/handling any products. Let...
Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations
by (Brett)
Submitted 03-19-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Across the U.S., Wednesday, April 1 will mark Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 U.S. census. The once-every-decade U.S. census effort informs the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding to resources such as Medicare,...
In Season Report: March 14, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-13-2020 under NONPROFITS
The safety of our staff, vendors + customers is always our top priority. We encourage those who are not feeling well to stay home + remind everyone coming to the market to wash their hands with soap + water regularly as well as use hand sanitizer....
In Season Report: March 7, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 03-06-2020 under NONPROFITS
Come join us this sunny Saturday to shop from your local food + farm businesses. There will be over 20 vendors here to bring you the best locally grown + sourced products that are sure to warm your soul. Grab a coffee + a breakfast taco before...
In Season Report: February 29, 2020
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 02-28-2020 under NONPROFITS
It is a leap year! Make the most of your leap day and spend it here with us! Your local farm and food businesses will be here tomorrow to provide you with the finest selection of high-quality local products. Browse from a variety of mushrooms, leafy...
Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census
by (Brett)
Submitted 02-20-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A new decade brings with it a changing U.S. population, which in Grand Rapids means once again taking stock of where its own population stands. As the 2020 U.S. census gears up nationwide, Grand Rapids residents will renew their role in the once-...
Guiding Light to Host Winter Ministry Update Luncheon Jan. 22
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 01-14-2020 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light, a leading nonprofit achieving life-changing results in rescue, recovery and re-engagement, will host its annual Winter Ministry Update Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Now in its sixth year, the free 90-minute program will begin at...
Despite Highly Engaged Community, Heartside Residents Fear Displacement
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-22-2019 under NONPROFITS
“It's growing in a positive direction, people are listening to resident suggestions”, a resident of the Heartside neighborhood responded when asked to describe the strengths of their neighborhood as part of the Hearside...
Fall Times, Community Vibes
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
“It’s great to come out … meeting people, shaking hands, telling stories, telling stories like we are now,” says James Fruge as he regards his neighbors at Herkimer Apartments at an annual fall celebration. A young boy...