The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

Did you know that half a million children in Michigan live in food insecure households? 

More than 34,000 of those children live right here in West Michigan.

The only way we will realize a hunger-free community is by getting there together. 

Kids' Food Basket is a food equity nonprofit supporting West Michigan kids and families by increasing access to healthy, nourishing meals.

More information at kids food basket dot org.

West Michigan families and their dogs are invited to Paws With a Cause's annual Retriever Fever...a dog-friendly gathering on Saturday, September 21, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.

Retriever Fever is a friendly competition between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever fans with retriever races, and PAWS merch sales contributing to deciding which dog breed is named "Top Dog."

It includes food trucks, games and activities, community vendors, Dog CPR/First Aid Demos, Pet Headshots, and the opportunity to learn about the life-changing impact of a PAWS Assistance Dog .

More information is at pawswithacause dot org

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

The Grand Rapids Food Truck Association (GRFTA), supported by the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and other sponsors, will host the 6th annual Roll'N Out Food Truck Fest on Sunday, May 19 on Ottawa Avenue, Calder Plaza and Lyon Street between Ottawa and Ionia avenues. 

The Roll'N Out Food Truck Fest is open to the public and runs from 11 am to 8 pm and features 33 mobile food businesses, a beverage tent, Artisan Market, stage entertainment

from Trixy Tang, picnic areas, and more.

Roll'N Out Food Truck Fest celebrates the official kick-off to Food Truck season in Grand Rapids.

More information is available online at foodtrucksgr dot com

The mission of the Stock Bridge Business Association is to connect local businesses with the community, support business growth and development, and honor the history and culture of Grand Rapids' West Side.

The Stock Bridge Business Association envisions a future where all are welcomed and honored for who they are and how they connect within the community, regardless of if they own a business or not.

If you want to know what's happening in the Bridge Street neighborhood, The Stock Bridge Business Association offers a way to connect and hear directly from business owners and representatives.

For more information, visit stockbridgegr dot com.

Expand your media making skills with GRTV's certification courses!

With classes in podcasting, film, live studio directing, and more - creators of all experience levels can get hands-on training and access to professional-grade equipment to bring your dream project to life.

Browse their class schedule and learn more at grtv dot org slash learn. (grtv.org/learn)

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting another summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city.

The city offers 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes that will run weekly from now until August 22nd. 

These fitness classes will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday, and are free of charge; no registration is required.

Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Facebook page. 

More information is available on the city of Grand Rapids website at grandrapidsmi dot gov