Community
Community building through resident leadership in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-21-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
“What keeps me focused is that I really want to see Heartside expand and grow, and I want to be a part of that change that takes place” says Heartside resident, Marvin Thomas. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Heartside stretches from...
City announces new Neighborhood Match Fund
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 03-09-2017 under NEWS
At the third annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, March 4, 2017, the City of Grand Rapids announced its new Neighborhood Match Fund. The fund is intended to be an easily accessible contract citizens can make with the City in order to...
Volunteers become champions at Cook Library Center
by (GAAH)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Here at Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities (GAAH), the volunteers are critical and cherished supporters in pursuing our mission. The students always rush to the door to greet the volunteers with literal open arms and spend every minute possible...
Growing community through art: Heartside Gallery and Studio
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Walking into Heartside Gallery and Studio, the first thing you notice is how active the space is. The Studio and Gallery space blend where artists create and show off art. Volunteers and Neighbor artists move through the space, busy with activity....
Dégagé Ministries aims to transform lives through care, community center
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Written by Molly Hilbert “Transforming lives” is not just a catchphrase or a clever slogan; it is simply what we strive to do here at Dégagé. We have 400-500 men and women walk through our doors each and every day to use our...
What did we learn about "Un día sin Inmigrantes"?
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 02-20-2017 under OPINION
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish I remember it well. People did not show up for work, companies were operating without many employees, students missed school and thousands of businesses didn’t open their...
The Rapidian hosts Intro to Community Journalism workshop at the Grand Rapids Public Library
by (brittany.devon)
Submitted 02-09-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
The Rapidian's Intro to Community Journalism Workshop began Tuesday with a presentation by Mariah Cowsert, Community Outreach Coordinator at The Rapidian. She explained how The Rapidian fits into Grand Rapids Community Media Center. Mariah...
Raise your voice with community journalism
by (mariahcaitlin)
Submitted 01-31-2017 under NEWS
This February, The Rapidian will be hosting two workshops to strengthen and lift the voices of our community through journalism. Our Intro to Community Journalism and Community Journalism workshops will be hosted at the Grand Rapids Public Library...
Ride The Rapid to ice skate, shop and visit trade shows in February
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 01-30-2017 under NONPROFITS
Don't let the chilly weather keep you inside this month. Let The Rapid be your warm, cozy ride to fun for every budget throughout Grand Rapids. Whether you love cars and boats or just want to get out and do some shopping this month,...
Artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz to give talk at Civic Studio
by (civicstudio)
Submitted 01-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
Civic Studio, in conjunction with the GVSU Art & Design Department’s Visiting Artist Committee, is honored to host a lecture by artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz at 6:30 p.m. on February 1, 2017, at Civic Studio’s current project site at...