Grand Rapids social issues

Grand Rapids Launches Care Closet for Foster Families

News Summary D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s has opened the Care Closet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing essential items for…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Launches Diaper Donation Drive for Families

News Summary In Grand Rapids, local businesses have united to support families facing diaper shortages. Standale Home Studio aims to…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Hosts ACLU Civil Rights Discussion

News Summary Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids organized an event featuring ACLU's Lily Eggers, discussing important civil rights issues including immigration,…

1 month ago

Activists Unite in Grand Rapids for Police Accountability Protests

News Summary Activists in Grand Rapids are organizing protests following a mistrial involving former police officer Christopher Schurr, linked to…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids’ Blue Bridge Illuminated for Gun Violence Awareness

News Summary In observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids will be lit up…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund Invites Applications

News Summary Grand Rapids is encouraging residents to apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund program, which supports community-driven projects that…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Rallies for Solidarity with Gaza

News Summary Community members in Grand Rapids gathered for an emergency rally organized by Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids, showing support…

2 months ago

Emergency Rally in Grand Rapids to Support Gaza

News Summary An emergency rally titled 'All Eyes on Gaza: Rise Up Against Genocide' is scheduled at Rosa Parks Circle…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Welcomes Jeannie Cleaning Expansion

News Summary Jeannie Cleaning expands services in Grand Rapids, offering free cleaning for cancer patients in partnership with 'Cleaning for…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Launches $12 Million Housing Initiative

News Summary Grand Rapids is tackling its affordable housing crisis with a new $12 million campaign by ICCF Community Homes,…

3 months ago