How entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand ...
Courtesy Chris Sain Jr. Chris Sain Jr. and his wife are retired after becoming debt-free in 2018, they travel and speak all over the world. Sain regularly donates to local nonprofit organizations, including $200,000 recently to LifeQuest Urban Outreach Center and the GR Youth Football League. Sain’s other donations range from $1,000 to …
Grand Rapids Giving Day aims to raise $250,000 and spark 100,000 …
2024年11月20日 · Courtesy Grace A Photography Grand Rapids Giving Day will feature nonprofit speed networking, in which nonprofit leaders can connect with industry experts for rapid-fire, one-on-one conversations. ‘Culture of kindness’ In addition to fundraising, Grand Rapids Giving Day aims to inspire 100,000 acts of kindness throughout the city.
Write Michigan contest inspires creativity and connection across …
2024年10月30日 · Courtesy KDL The Write Michigan Short Story Contest, now in its 13th year, offers a similar platform for writers of all ages and skill levels across the state. Winner gained confidence For Boers, winning the contest helped him feel more confident as a writer, and he’s taking on new projects.
Exhibit A’s comeback celebrates Grand Rapids’ unique style and ...
2024年10月30日 · Exhibit A, a dynamic crossover of fashion, music, and culture—all helmed by visionary DJ, designer, and producer AB. In his conversation with Rapid Growth’s publisher Tommy Allen, AB shares his vision for this year’s Exhibit A, offering insights on how his work transcends event production to authentically connect our community.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more …
2024年12月20日 · Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do more good work in 2025. MI Mental Health spoke with Robert Sheehan, CEO of the Community Mental Health ...
Classrooms to Careers: Gentex interns shape company
2024年8月19日 · Courtesy Gentex Corp. This summer, Gentex employed 135 interns from 23 colleges and universities, 14 states, and three different countries. Combining the user-centered design principles she learned in collaborative design with the skills she gained during her internship, she hopes to develop accessible infotainment systems for drivers.
Feeding America West Michigan expands headquarters to better …
2024年11月20日 · Photo by Tommy Allen Feeding America WM's new facility highlights the essential work being done across Michigan. Meijer has a long-standing partnership with Feeding America West Michigan. It expresses its commitment to combating food insecurity through its Simply Give program, which donates millions of dollars to food pantries in the Midwest communities where its stores are located.
2080 Union is a peek into the future and solutions found within ...
2024年1月17日 · On Thursday, Jan. 11, and after years of dialogue about how we, as a local community, can offer a path to affordable housing in Grand Rapids, local media were invited to take in a preview of a new innovative approach to providing access at …
Looking at 2024, we are witnessing in Grand Rapids an expansive …
2024年12月24日 · 3. The Role of Belonging in Community Building “Voices of Youth: Listening to the Issues Facing Grand Rapids Teens” Through the Voices of Youth program, Kent County teens explore contemporary issues affecting them, from bullying to the pandemic.
Dwelling Place’s new leadership team reflects focus on people-first ...
With plans to make 2024 a year of significant investment and growth, Dwelling Place has been making significant changes to its leadership team by promoting in-house talent.