We Will Rise This is our home. No challenge is too big for us. We don’t – we won’t – back down. We will recover from this disruption. Need proof? Check out this video produced by Sirena Johnson of our Office of Communications. #WeWillRise
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Community partners unveil Gateways for Growth Welcome Plan Today, the Gateways for Growth Grand Rapids/Kent County Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Samaritas, debuted the Welcome Plan for Kent County.
City, community partners launch outdoor gear donation drive The City of Grand Rapids and Our Community’s Children today announced the launch of an outdoor gear donation drive Sept. 20 to Oct. 10. Donations will support a new public gear library for use in local parks and green spaces. The library will lend outdoor recreation equipment to youth, families, teachers and organizations.
Roundup: elections, river project, gun buyback, bikeshare & more The Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and heard updates on COVID-19 recovery efforts, elections, census and the equitable Grand River restoration initiative. It took action on a gun buyback program and an e-scooters and bikeshare pilot program and set public hearings on a proposed street name change to honor Breonna Taylor and a proposed smoking ban in City-owned parks, among others.