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.

Paws With A Cause (PAWS) invites the community to lace up their sneakers and leash up their dogs for a day of fun while supporting life-changing working dog partnerships. 

On Saturday, September 20, PAWS will host the inaugural PAWS in the Park 5k at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, followed by their annual

Retriever Fever event, a community celebration of dogs, fun, and more.

Proceeds directly support the PAWS mission: to transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. 

For more information, it's pawswithacause dot org

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

The Grand Rapids Food Truck Association (GRFTA), supported by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and others, will host the 7th annual Roll'N Out Food Truck Fest on Sunday, May 18th.

The event is free and open to the public from 11 am to 8 pm at a new location: GVSU's Watson Parking lot, at 127 Front Ave SW.

The Roll'N Out Food Truck Fest features 44 food trucks, a beverage tent, a spring market, and music from a live DJ.

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.

Do-it-yourself TV, podcasting, and filmmaking start here at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center with GRTV!

GRTV's certification classes are now back in full swing, and they offer knowledge & access for makers of every skill level. 

Class offerings include Intro to Video Production, Intro to Podcasting, Studio Production, and others

Once certified, GRCMC Members get free access to GRTV gear, available for checkout during business hours.

You can 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