Grand Rapids Business Journal
April 5, 2021
The DTE Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to Michigan emergency food banks and providers, including in West Michigan.
April 2, 2021
The 2021 ALICE Report found 38% of households still struggled to make ends meet in 2019 prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 2, 2021
Mary Muliett may have taken a roundabout path into social work, but looking back on her early years, she realizes she was always drawn to working with children and families.
March 30, 2021
The Grand Rapids Pride Center chose a new leader to replace Thomas Pierce, who stepped down last fall.
March 29, 2021
A nonprofit that serves children, youth and families will host a grand opening this week for its new Fresh Market at UMCH.
Canyon News
SHERMAN OAKS On Saturday, December 19, the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council will host a Holiday Drive from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Norte Dame High School. Contactless drop off will be held at the entrance on Woodman Avenue.
The Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council is asking for donations of new bath towels, new men’s and women’s underwear, and socks to benefit Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission.
Hope Of The Valley is a faith-based nonprofit organization that aims to “prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness,” according to their mission statement. “We believe that everybody and everything deserves a second chance. As a faith-based compassion ministry, we focus on the spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, occupational and financial needs of our clients. Our two-pronged approach starts with crisis intervention then bridges clients, when they are ready, into long-term services that address chronic obstacles.”
Griffins to host drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss
Courtesy Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are teaming up with J&H Family Stores, Billy Bear Hug Foundation, Feeding America West Michigan and The Salvation Army to host a drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park.
“We’re thrilled to be able to carry on the tradition of our hugely popular Teddy Bear Toss, which has seen our fans donate more than 60,000 stuffed animals over the last 20 years,” said Bob Kaser, the Griffins’ vice president of community relations and broadcasting. “And with so many people in West Michigan facing hardships this year, it’s also important for us to come together and continue helping organizations like The Salvation Army and Feeding America that do so much good in our community.”