Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Community gathers to build outdoor gym at MLK Park
by (LINC UP)
Submitted 06-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
After a long week of sitting at the computer it felt great to play in the dirt. Friday morning I joined Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and a diverse group of volunteers at Martin Luther King Park. The task at hand: to prep the grounds for Saturday...
[AUDIO] Joe Taylor Park Set to Open on Grand Rapids' SE Side
by (WYCE_Matt)
Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS
West Michigan Environmental Action Council's Dan Schoonmaker speaks with Steve Faber, Executive Director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Faber talks about Baxter neighborhoods' new Joe Taylor Park, opening June 29th, saying the world-class...
Community Foundation Awards $375,000 in New Grants
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 04-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
In 1940, Grand Rapids Community Foundation made its first grant to a fledgling art school in Grand Rapids. It was followed by subsequent grants of $100 each in 1941 for the Kendall Memorial School and in 1942 for the David Wolcott Kendall School. In...
WinterWest kicks off at Richmond Park
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 01-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
West Grand Neighborhood Organization, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, and the City of Grand Rapids are teaming up to bring winter fun to the west side of Grand Rapids. The organizations have constructed an ice rink and are holding winter-themed...
In studio: Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
by (WYCE)
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us in studio this week is Heather Kaweck of Friends of Grand Rapids Park. In a recent 10-day campaign, Friends successfully raised $175,000 to finance three public pools' operations over the summer. One of Friends' upcoming project is...