Pop-up pierogi drives to support displaced Ukrainians
A couple with Grand Rapids roots will host a pair of presale pierogi drives and donate 10% of the proceeds to support Ukrainian refugees.
Turning the pages at Grand Rapids Public Library
People who know Jessica Anne Bratt describe her as something of a library wunderkind — a 34-year-old who was promoted last year to become the Grand Rapids Public Library’s first Black assistant director.
GRCC to offer new scholarship
The Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Foundation created a new, full-ride scholarship.
Book discussions focus on climate issues
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club will host six book discussions in February and March.
Opera performances to focus on racial injustice
Opera Grand Rapids will perform and host events that highlight racial injustice in the legal system.
Partners offering social equity scholarships to cannabis workers
Two Michigan cannabis companies are partnering with a school to create a social equity scholarship program for 20-plus adults in the cannabis industry.
Coat drive serves youth in need
The Grand Rapids Mayor’s Youth Council partnered with the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) to collect new coats to help young adults in underserved communities stay warm.
Nonprofit hosts dating violence awareness event
Holland nonprofit Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, will host an event to bring awareness to teen dating violence.
Safe Haven supports human trafficking survivors
A West Michigan nonprofit extended its services to survivors of human trafficking.
Community events promote National Day of Racial Healing
Two Battle Creek organizations are hosting several community activities in recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing, Jan. 18.
Cooley law school to host civil rights panel discussion
Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School is hosting a virtual discussion panel in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mel Trotter expands services amid the cold
Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) is seeing an increased need to support the cold, hungry and homeless, as West Michigan experiences ongoing winter conditions.
Chow Hound seeks boxes for rescue pet bedding
Chow Hound Pet Supplies is inviting pet parents to bring in extra boxes from out-of-town pet suppliers as part of a new program to benefit local rescue animals as they wait for their forever home.
Michigan cities see reciprocal migration patterns
A study analyzing Midwest census data found many Midwest cities and surrounding areas gained much of their annual population from nearby metros.
Nonprofit hosting free MLK Day event
Arbor Circle will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day this year by hosting a free, virtual event honoring the civil rights leader.
Mover study reveals majority leaving Michigan
A national moving company ranked Michigan the sixth most moved-from state in 2021.
Putting GR back on the map
January and February 2020 appeared to set a great trajectory for tourism growth in West Michigan.
Mel Trotter to host free Christmas luncheon
Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free Christmas meal for community members who might be experiencing hunger and homelessness this holiday season.
Michiganders invited to write holiday letters to veterans
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is encouraging the public to send letters to bring holiday cheer to veterans.
Minority-owned holiday shopping event comes to Breton Road
A local business owner created an event giving holiday shoppers an opportunity to purchase unique gifts from a variety of West Michigan small businesses all in one place.