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Human Trafficking Work Group

The Human Trafficking Work Group raises awareness of sex trafficking in Grand Rapids. They collaborate with the Kent County Human Trafficking Task Force and local social service organizations.

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KidSpeak®

KidSpeak® is a free annual forum. It's facilitated by the Mayor’s Youth Council, managed by Our Community’s Children.

Vital Streets Program: Improving Transportation

We're improving our transportation network through the Vital Streets Initiative. In this site you can see our progress, where we are making improvements, and how the program works.

Cross Connection Control

Water Department program to prevent public water supply contamination from backflow and cross-connections.

We Are GR

We Are GR is a joint communications initiative between Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) and the City of Grand Rapids.

Office of Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management coordinates disaster preparedness and planning efforts by strengthening the resilience of the Grand Rapids community.
This is conducted through maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), educating the community, implementing training and simulated exercises, activating community alerts, and more.

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

The Summit Marketplace Park Party is Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Garfield Park and you’re invited! This event will feature community resource tables, local diverse vendors, opportunities to learn about and engage with many City and community initiatives, and lots of entertainment options and activities for the entire family.

My GR City Points

Earn points for every recycling cart picked up and for volunteering in the community. Use the points you earn to redeem at local businesses.

Racial Equity Here Initiative

We're prioritizing equity by partnering with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). Learn about our participation in the Living Cities Racial Equity Here (REH) initiative.

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