As part of its mission, the Kent District Library aims to connect the community with resources to aid in personal and professional development. Part of KDL’s community outreach programming focuses on connecting underserved and underrepresented communities with job placement programs and workplace readiness resources.

Wyoming-based urban farm, Square Roots launched in 2019, and recently opened its second Michigan location last month.The modular farm-tech platform uses prefabricated shipping containers and hydroponics to produce high quality food year-round.

During the COVID-19 quarantine, Oakdale Neighbors, a southeast community development organization, remained committed to serving its neighborhood, even finding new ways to stay connected with its community, despite a year of isolation.

The Diatribe’s 49507 Project brings youth and community together to not just create anti-racist art, but to build a stronger community and change. 

IFF, the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) and Amplify GR  are collaborating to build a 12,000 square-foot childcare facility and support existing small/home daycares in the 49507.

More than 21,000 of the state's estimated 110,000 homebound residents have received their shots through a state initiative in partnership with local agencies.

Developing relationships in the neighborhood — helping people to connect with one another and becoming involved in making their community stronger — is the main goal of Bates Place. The community connectors of Bates Place that take the lead in making these interactions possible are living by purpose and gaining the trust of others. In building this trust, the connectors are also helping residents realize their talents and purpose in meaningful ways that benefit their neighborhood for the long term.

Stories of Michigan's cannabis dispensaries are often told via the info submitted to agencies from LARA to the MEDC, but at Pharmhouse Wellness, it's a family affair. 

Grand Rapids Community College is offering two sessions of Bridges to College — Raider Ready this summer to help graduating high school seniors get ready for college. The free program is open to 2020 high school graduates or 2021 graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall. 

Grand Rapids Community College’s recent commencement ceremonies included a tribute to Sekou Smith, a sports journalist and community leader who died in January of COVID-19. The speaker, mentor, and friend to NBA stars was honored as GRCC’s Distinguished Alumnus for this year.