homelessness
How homeless is homeless?
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 01-04-2013 under OPINION
How homeless is homeless? In the last few years, the economy has been pretty rough. People from all walks of life who once held secure jobs and would never have imagined themselves experiencing financial difficulty were sometimes finding themselves...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Denis Burkett
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 03-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for April is Denis Burkett. Here's a little bit about the artist in his own words: ‘Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd be doing artwork and writing again; at Heartside of all...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Kathy Sam
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 12-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for January is Kathy Sam. Here's a little bit about Kathy, in her own words: "My name is Kathy Sam, and I was born in Manistee in 1954 as a full blood Native American from the Ottawa Tribe. From 5-17 years old I...
Family Promise fights homelessness with help from community
by (Melissa Beaver)
Submitted 12-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Imagine you are a child and your mother just told you that your family is moving. Your dad left about a month ago and you're not sure where you and your mom and your little brother are going to stay. All your life you have had a safe, dependable...
Community Foundation Grants Help Veterans and Chronically Homeless People
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 02-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Board of Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved two grants. The Friends of Michigan Veterans Home, Inc. will receive a grant award for $35,000 to help provide live video feeds into the Grand Rapids Home for...
Taking a closer look at homelessness
by (c.formberg)
Submitted 12-09-2010 under OPINION
In Grand Rapids, more than 5,000 people are considered homeless, half of whom are part of homeless families. Homelessness is a problem that stems from multiple causes including job loss, jail time, being released from foster care with nowhere...
Undercover in Heartside - Part I: Down-and-out on Sunday, Aug. 15
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 06-15-2010 under NEWS
This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas of need in Kent County including economic growth, health, arts and culture, and the creation of safe and...
Development in Heartside - Part I: The homeless perspective
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 02-25-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
A collaboration between Nick Manes and Michael Tuffelmire The Heartside neighborhood has been growing out of a period of urban decay. This piece is the first of a three-part series in which Nick and I will explore what Heartside residents believe...
Bridge Street Place: Sustainable, Affordable Permanent Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amidst a growing need to provide for affordable, permanent housing needs for survivors of domestic violence, last week Dwelling Place announced the completion of the transformation and renovation of a transitional housing community, My...