Courtesy Glenn Merry Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United. “We are focused on leading a movement that fully includes people with disabilities in American society, using sport to challenge perceptions and redefine ability for youth and adults with disabilities,” says Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United.

Dec 18, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen For 2024, Nathan Dlouhy invited 13 friends to DAKC's Interview Day. The DAKC event brings together young adults with disabilities and community partners for mock interviews. It offers them a safe and supportive environment to practice real-world job interview skills.

Dec 18, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen Mayor Bliss joins a panel at Muse GR on expanding opportunities within our city. Addressing the Housing Crisis One of the defining challenges of Bliss’s eight-year tenure was addressing the housing crisis, which still affects cities nationwide.

On Thursday, Jan. 11, and after years of dialogue about how we, as a local community, can offer a path to affordable housing in Grand Rapids, local media were invited to take in a preview of a new innovative approach to providing access at the 2080 Union Housing Development.

Aug 21, 2024 · In a move to address the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI), The Right Place Manufacturers Council has introduced an AI roadmap designed to guide local manufacturers through this complex and rapidly evolving technological landscape. The initiative stems from the council’s recognition of AI's growing importance and the need for a framework to help companies ...

The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is committed to expanding its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its patrons. In recent years, the library has broadened its collection to include diverse materials, such as e-books, digital resources, and games, all to keep up with the rapidly changing world of technology and the needs and wants of its community.

Aug 2, 2024 · Courtesy Legal Aid of Western Michigan Charles (Chuck) Burpee, right, received the 2022 Justice In Action Award, which recognized his extraordinary expungement advocacy, and poses with Steve Grumm, director of community engagement for Legal Aid of Western Michigan. Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has again been recognized by the State Bar of Michigan for its pro bono contributions.

Apr 15, 2024 · Harold Brown, 92, and Darlene Brown, 87, have received their COVID vaccines at home. Between family members and professional caregivers coming and going from the house, the Browns likely have been exposed to the disease that the Center for Disease Control says has killed more than 1.1 million people.

With plans to make 2024 a year of significant investment and growth, Dwelling Place has been making significant changes to its leadership team by promoting in-house talent.

Jun 19, 2020 · Lisa Hungerink, the third-generation of Reader's World, and Steven Penkevich. The store participates in many community events, including partnering with the Big Read every year to get copies of the books to the public, working together with teachers to create summer reading courses, and even offering discounts to book clubs to help keep people connected through the power of reading.