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Animal shelter celebrates outdoor expansion
The enrichment area is located next to the animal shelter on Kent County's Fuller campus. It includes several activity items, including a raised platform, vertical ramp, and tire obstacle course.
Free luncheon to highlight impact of senior food support services
The annual More Than a Meal Luncheon is a chance to learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has on the lives of seniors in Kent and Allegan counties.
Summer program provides youth with career experience and skills training
The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
Nonprofit creates housing affordability dashboard
The first-of-its-kind dashboard is available to all Kent County residents and reports on homeownership and rental housing affordability, homelessness, and equity.
New microchip scanning station to help reunite lost pets with owners
The Kent County Animal Shelter has launched Michigan’s first 24-hour microchip scanning station to assist residents in reuniting with their lost pets. The station is one of only several in the nation.
Award-winning chefs unite to create four-course meal
American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.
8,000 students explore future careers
The annual event provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with industry professionals and participate in interactive experiences across a variety of five high-demand sectors.
New fraud alert system to help safeguard Kent County property owners
Kent County has launched a new fraud alert system to help combat property fraud within the county.
Ottawa County approves funding for Bass River segment of Idema Explorers Trail
This project is part of the regional Grand River Greenway initiative, which includes a planned route along the Grand River from the Lake Michigan shoreline in Grand Haven to Lowell in Kent County.
Workforce development agency publishes 2024 “HotJobs!” list
According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs are new additions for 2024.
Nonprofit honors attorney with volunteer award
Home Repair Services of Kent County, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable Kent County homeowners, is honoring Allyson Terpsma with its Abe DeVries Volunteer Award.
Kent County Animal Shelter to adjust fees
The Kent County Board of Commissioners approved a new fee schedule for the Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS), which will be effective March 1, 2024.
Early childhood nonprofit welcomes new board members
First Steps Kent, a nonprofit working with parents, service providers, funders, advocates, and other stakeholders to build a comprehensive early childhood system in Kent County, announced the addition of five new board members.
MiCareerQuest to bring interactive career exploration to nearly 9,000 Students
Event sponsorship applications are being accepted through February 29.
Walk for Warmth event to help families pay heating bills
Kent County Community Action (KCCA) invites the community to participate in its 36th annual Walk for Warmth event this Saturday, February 10.