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Grand Rapids-based Dwelling Place collaborating on West Michigan affordable housing project

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 7, 2024
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Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, April 23, 2024
Feature Story The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) began play in February with teams playing in arenas across the nation. Rapid Growth

Bump, set, spike: Rise taking West Michigan by storm

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 17, 2024
Feature Story The Barn for Equine Learning gives youth and adults the opportunity to discover new experiences, challenge themselves, and grow through the healing power of horses in a therapeutic setting. Rapid Growth

How United Way is using microgrants to address social challenges

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, April 17, 2024
Feature Story City of Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella sporting Laker colors. Rapid Growth

PHOTOS: GVSU’s Laker Store opens in downtown GR

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story The Literacy Center of West Michigan is teaching job-specific literacy at job sites to help adults improve their lives. Rapid Growth

Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace

Ashley KingTuesday, March 19, 2024
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Author to keynote Disability Awareness Day celebration in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezThursday, March 14, 2024
Feature Story Reggie Howard, veteran and founder of Heroes Corner was one of the participating organizations at the I Belong Strong mental health forum. Rapid Growth

Mental health event offers resources for Black veterans in Kent County

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Many Michigan families live below what is known as the ALICE line (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). A new grant program hopes to lift 100,000 Michigan ALICE families out of poverty in the next five years. Rapid Growth

LEO Impact Grants will go toward helping Michigan’s struggling families

Ashley KingWednesday, February 28, 2024
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Dwelling Place’s new leadership team reflects focus on people-first initiatives

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 26, 2024
Feature Story There is something truly freeing about holding up the keys to one's own space. Bri beamed as she showed us her home, which was filled with plenty of morning sunlight. Rapid Growth

Visualising change: A photo essay on Dégagé Ministries' groundbreaking Complex Care Housing program

Tommy AllenTuesday, February 20, 2024
Feature Story The Grand Rapids Public Library is a mainstay on the city's northeast side, but the 150-year-old institution now has many branches in neighborhoods around the city. Rapid Growth

Grand Rapids Public Library — not just by the books

Luke FannMonday, January 22, 2024
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What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
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LAUP named Neighborhood Champion in Grand Rapids by Bank of America

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 19, 2024
Feature Story Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Rapid Growth

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterFriday, January 19, 2024
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