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WEB3 days ago · FHLBank Indianapolis first-time home ownership program making Michiganders’ dreams a reality. Jaishree DrepaulMonday, September 16, 2024. FHLBank Indianapolis HomeBoost program offered up to $15,000 in down payment and closing and counseling costs assistance in its pilot year. For the program's return, those who qualify can receive up to $25,000.
A place to call home: Well House opens permanent housing for …
WEBJan 26, 2017 · Well House, a Grand Rapids nonprofit, is opening a youth house for individuals ages 18 to 24, and the new space will give young adults the chance to build their lives. Ending homelessness is a top priority for metropolitan areas throughout the country. With churches, nonprofits and individuals' joint efforts, services such as temporary housing ...
RapidChat: Robert Barnes on the inspiring work of older adults …
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · Not only that, but "Older adults are an important part of the fabric of our community, but outside the need to offer some of them assistance, they often go unrecognized," emphasizes President of Senior Neighbors, Robert Barnes — who established the annual "16 over 60 Awards Gala." Senior Neighbors helps older adults connect to local services.
An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Ryan VerWeys, CEO of ICCF says about the project, “There’s a citywide shortage of affordable places for working families with limited assets and income.”. So, in 2015, when the Madison Church, an active community organization that has been embedded in the neighborhood for over 100 years, …
Utilizing tech, talent and connections during Tech Week GR and …
WEBUtilizing tech, talent and connections during Tech Week GR and beyond. The technology you keep in your pocket is only as good as the network that supports it. The same follows on an industrial scale, and the network that supports the tech industry in Grand Rapids is accelerating workforce development faster than nearly every other city in the ...
Meaningful involvement: Local grassroot organizations collaborate ...
WEBMar 19, 2020 · The Environment Protection Agency defines environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income – with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. In the spirit of meaningful involvement, during the summer of 2019, the City of Grand Rapids ...
G-Sync: From the Center of the Universe to beyond, food …
WEB2 cups yogurt. 2 cups sour cream. 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic. 2 tablespoons garlic salt. 2 cups shredded cucumbers. Strain with colander or cheesecloth. Mix together. If it needs, add more garlic salt or fresh garlic to your satisfaction. Great on fresh tomatoes, with any vegetables or grilled chicken.
Michigan's pig problem: What to do if you see a smart, tusky …
WEBSep 1, 2016 · If you've seen feral swine, signs of swine, or if you've succesfully harvested a feral swine, the DNR would like to know. One can use an online report form, or call the USDA Wildlife Services' Michigan office at 517-336-1928. Etter says that they'll send someone to the site within "a day or two" of receiving a report.
Neighborhoods of GR: The history of Midtown - Rapid Growth
WEBJun 22, 2017 · As the name "Brikyaat," the northeastern portion of the neighborhood, implies, Midtown owes no small part of its history to Dutch workers. Nearly 125 years ago, the "Banner of Truth," a publication based in New York City, heralded the beginnings of what was to come in West Michigan. "A new Holland congregation was organized in the Grand Rapids ...
Neighborhoods of GR: Alger Heights, a community of little …
WEBJan 11, 2018 · Alex Courts inside of Ken's Fruit Market in Alger Heights. This vibrancy dates back to the Great Depression and World War II. According to "Heart & Soul: The Story of Grand Rapids Neighborhoods", Alger Heights is the only area of Grand Rapids that experienced growth during these turbulent times in history.The business district was established in 1946 after a housing boom took place in the ...