Neighbors return to share memories as volunteers film oral histories to preserve Grand Rapids’ West Side community’s lessons for future families. Rapid Growth ...

Memorial honors unclaimed Grand Rapids neighbors at Oak Grove Cemetery, inviting all ages to pay respects to unhoused and forgotten lives.

Federal budget cuts risk pushing an additional 50,000 Michiganders into hunger. Feeding America West Michigan is urgently ...

A family dream café becomes a cherished community hub, surviving ownership change while preserving its mission of connection, ...

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan ...

KCAD students and alumni join national artists to create murals spotlighting endangered species during Grand Rapids' Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival.

Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to ...

Capital for Compassion comes alongside Lakeshore nonprofits as they strive to provide affordable housing and shelter for the homeless. The company wades through complex funding regulations to ensure ...

As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, ...

Kent District Library expands access with bookmobiles, vending machines, airport shelves, and high school branches, making reading accessible everywhere.

Marked by a history of racism and segregation, Grand Rapids' southeast communities share the ways this has blocked access to fostering sustainable neighborhoods.

The city of Grand Rapids plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 63% over the next five years and hopes to be carbon-neutral by 2050.