family
Ethics and Religion Talk: Navigating New Realities of Marriage and Family
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 11-27-2023 under OPINION
The Rev. Sandra Nikkel, head pastor of Conklin Reformed Church, responds: I believe that the only way we will withstand the ever-changing views on marriage and family that we are navigating at this time, is to stand firm on our Biblical convictions...
Online survey connects Kent County parents to resources
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 10-13-2022 under NONPROFITS
The Kent County Parenting Support Site (kentparentinfo.com) is a website that connects families to local home visiting programs that allow them to nurture their children’s health, development, and school readiness. Parents answer a few...
Family Futures provides Pack n' Plays and car seats to families in need
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 09-25-2022 under NONPROFITS
Family Futures is providing Pack n’ Plays and car seats to eligible families in Kent County to wrap up National Baby Safety Month. Parents and caregivers enrolled in Medicaid automatically qualify, but those at certain income levels without...
Rakowski Farm's unique impact on Fulton Street Market and local shopping
by (AmiiboZach)
Submitted 02-28-2022 under LOCAL LIFE
Over its past 18 years operating as a vendor for the “Fulton Street Farmers Market,” Pat and Ginny Rakowski’s Family Farm has solidified itself as a neighborhood mainstay, as well as a local business that is not afraid to innovate...
Passing the Mic: At-Tawheed Islamic Center's Muneeba Khan answers, "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult within the last year?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-30-2021 under VOICES
Allison Egrin, Jewish practitioner and Program Assistant at Kaufman Interfaith Institute, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult or taxing within the last year?"...
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Family Important? Why?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 05-04-2020 under OPINION
Fred Stella, the Pracharak (Outreach Minister) for the West Michigan Hindu Temple, responds: “I can’t imagine any of my colleagues arguing with the spiritual, social and evolutionary reasons why family is critical to our existence. I am...
5 uniquely cool ways to have fun in Michigan this winter
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 02-12-2019 under NONPROFITS
Think skiing, snowmobiling and sledding provide the only outdoor fun this winter? How about trying something new? Here are five unique ways to get outside and enjoy Michigan’s cold weather. Elk viewing, gourmet dining in Hillman Elk may be one...
Late discovery adoptee finds her true self by opening up to past, making connections for future
by (Adoptees Connect)
Submitted 12-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
Sometime in October of 1966, a woman found herself pregnant under not the best of circumstances. She was on a break from her marriage where she had four other children. Her boss, whom she had been staying with, was not that into her. Soon afterwards...
Navigating the waters of adoption and reunion: What is my story?
by (Adoptees Connect)
Submitted 10-30-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
This piece was written by John Glass. Growing up being adopted never felt terribly unusual. I had wonderful parents, a great sister, & an older brother who I idolized and was also adopted. To my parent’s credit, I always knew I was...
Adoptee finds healing in lifelong journey through sharing story, seeking community
by (Adoptees Connect)
Submitted 10-09-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
I often compared myself to a puzzle piece. At the beginning of my life, I went missing outside of the box, feeling like I don’t fit anywhere, unique to one puzzle somewhere out there, waiting to be placed back in perfect position. ...