Brett

Personal Information

Name: Brett Townsend
Professional Site: https://www.grcmc.org
Reports On: Public health, nonprofits, local government, art, media, religion, and education.
About: Brett's a reader (of mostly nonfiction/philosophy), writer (of much the same), music lover, musician, connoisseur of muted colors, drawing dabbler, walker, bicycler, and overall learner. He's also the Community Engagement Specialist at Community Media Center.
Roles: Site Administrator
Articles Published: 10

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Published List

11/18/2020 Local observatory sees steady turnout, interest in 2020 with in-person, online astronomy events

11/11/2020 City commissioners to vote on funding for ShotSpotter in Grand Rapids, as resident input continues

09/04/2020 Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources

08/20/2020 2020 census enters home stretch with Grand Rapids' turnout goal still to be reached

07/10/2020 Human trafficking in Grand Rapids continues amid pandemic

05/26/2020 Census count in full swing with rising Grand Rapids turnout

03/26/2020 Sacred distancing: Religious organizations in Grand Rapids adapting to COVID-19 pandemic through online services, engagement

03/19/2020 Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations

03/18/2020 Grand Rapids restaurants offering carryout and delivery services amid COVID-19-related shutdowns

02/20/2020 Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census

Co-Authored

11/30/2020 Passing the Mic: Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association answers, "How are you preserving your neighborhood's unique history and stories?"

11/25/2020 Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 25

11/19/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 19

11/12/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 12

11/05/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 5

11/05/2020 Passing the Mic: King Park Neighbors answers, "How are you maintaining a sense of connection and community during this pandemic?"

11/03/2020 Community updates: Tuesday, Nov. 3

10/29/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Oct. 29

10/27/2020 Community updates: Tuesday, Oct. 27

10/22/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Oct. 22

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