The Michigan bibliophile: Authors from the Mitten State that every …
WEBApr 28, 2016 · Adam Schuitema, author and associate professor of English at Kendall College of Art and Design Michigan has produced a number of prominent writers who’ve captured the uniqueness of our landscape and shared it with the wider reading world.
Lawyers recognized for pro bono work to help Michigan grow
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Courtesy Legal Aid of Western Michigan Charles (Chuck) Burpee, right, received the 2022 Justice In Action Award, which recognized his extraordinary expungement advocacy, and poses with Steve Grumm, director of community engagement for Legal Aid of Western Michigan. Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has again been recognized by the State Bar of Michigan for its pro bono contributions.
West Michigan to Host 2025 and 2026 National Adaptive Sports …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Courtesy Glenn Merry Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United. “We are focused on leading a movement that fully includes people with disabilities in American society, using sport to challenge perceptions and redefine ability for youth and adults with disabilities,” says Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United.
An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · The Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF), in partnership with the Madison Church, is now offering affordable housing at their recent development at 415 Franklin.Completed in February 2021, the project added 41 new apartments, early childhood education classrooms, and other services in a critical location on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, right between the Madison and South Hill ...
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WEB4 days ago · The West Fulton district, often referred to as the 'U to the Zoo,' runs along its namesake street from Grand Valley State University's booming downtown campus on the east to historic John Ball Park and Zoo on the west.
Free Media Literacy Summit aims to increase community …
WEBMay 10, 2023 · Linda Otterbridge, representing Hook A Sista Up (HASU) and a panelist for the Grassroots and DIY Media panel, feels that the information provided to attendees will be important for creatives, particularly when it comes to using the media tools for visibility. “You must be visible and relevant to drive people to your business,” says Otterbridge. To her, exposure and relevance are what allow ...
Affordable resources for non-emergency medical transportation …
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Courtesy of The Rapid Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) – For individuals and families receiving assistance through select MDHHS programs, transportation support may also be an option. Varying from access to community transportation methods to cash assistance through work participation programs, there are several options available.
The future of The Rapid and the road to yes: Transit millage passes ...
WEBNov 9, 2017 · The Rapid celebrates the passing of their transit millage for another 12 years. And Though the issue of funding public transportation might seem straightforward, here in Grand Rapids, the millage question was a complex one, and now that the votes have been cast, Rapid Growth sought to clear the dust with a recap of the journey, and a hopeful—albeit murky—look into the future.
A place to call home: Well House opens permanent housing for …
WEBJan 26, 2017 · Well House, a Grand Rapids nonprofit that purchases vacant houses, renovates the properties and leases them to formerly homeless tenants, seeks to remove barriers that young adults who are homeless often face when searching for shelter.Unlike many organizations, Well House, inspired by what's known as the "Housing First" model, does not require its tenants to commit to treatment or sobriety as ...
Why Momentum Center’s approach to improving mental health is …
WEBFeb 27, 2020 · Barbara Lee VanHorssen gives a presentation to high school students. Members voluntarily report their feelings and symptoms through surveys repeated every six months on a number of factors, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, social connectedness, feelings of stigma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).