Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival returns for 2021
Courtesy Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation
The fifth annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival will take place from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Calder Plaza, 250 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.
The festival, which was canceled last year because of COVID-19, celebrates Asian and Pacific Island cultures through a variety of demonstrations, performances and vendors.
“It has been a tough year for a lot of people,” said Ace Marasigan, founder and CEO of the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation. “After being unable to share our event last year, we are very excited to return to downtown and celebrate our rich cultures with the West Michigan community.”
Sentinel Staff
HOLLAND The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) announced Thursday $176,880 in grant awards through its Community Stabilization Fund.
The grants awarded focus on three areas of investment financial stability, mental health and substance abuse and education.
Good Samaritan Ministries received $50,000 to continue its eviction diversion program. The program helped 487 families remain in their homes in 2020, and will have an opportunity to receive additional federal funds to continue and expand upon that work.
Community Action House was awarded a $15,000 grant to increase the amount of food secured through its “food rescue” efforts. The funding helped CAH procure equipment needed to increase their efforts by 17,500 pounds of feed every month.