On an ordinary day, you might have found Developing K.I.D.S (Kingdoms In Different Stages) programming running in local community buildings or schools. Youth from ages 5-18 would gather after school for a variety of supportive activities—homework help, social-emotional lessons, science and art activities, help completing essays for college applications, peer discussions, and healthy meals. Participants…
A special thank you to the #annarbortshirtcompany and the #annarborareacommunityfoundation. Together they were able to make and distribute face shields and cloth face masks to community based organizations to support their continued work. Avalon received 400 masks and 140 face shields, which will be distributed to anyone who may need some extra protection during this…
The City of Grand Rapids is seeking organizations with the capacity to implement projects that support the Neighborhood Investment (NI) Plan. The NI Plan is the outcomes framework used to invest funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programs. This is…