Lawyers recognized for pro bono work to help Michigan grow
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has again been recognized by the State Bar of Michigan for its pro bono contributions. The law firm and 18 attorneys were recognized in the 2024 A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges firms and individual attorneys who promote access to justice through pro bono legal services, providing direct ...
Turning the tide: Red Project fights HIV, overdose, and stigma …
WEBJul 27, 2017 · The Red Project’s Naloxone distribution program, Hall says, is a game-changer. In 2008, the Red Project began providing Naloxone — a drug that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose — directly to concerned community members. Each Naloxone kit contains four doses of the medication, four syringes and a rescue breathing mask.
West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High …
WEBPhoto courtesy KCAD West Michigan high school students tackle complex global issues at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio. Innovating for a healthier future Jacob Miles, a senior at Wyoming High School and a member of Team Blue Jays, says he and his team often saw false medical advice spread rapidly online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published Together: The benefits of flowers for Michiganders' …
WEBApr 24, 2020 · She continued, “The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.”. The team of researchers also determined from this study, which took ten months, that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness.
An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Ryan VerWeys, CEO of ICCF says about the project, “There’s a citywide shortage of affordable places for working families with limited assets and income.”. So, in 2015, when the Madison Church, an active community organization that has been embedded in the neighborhood for over 100 years, …
Zeeland Farm Services: The family-owned company quietly …
WEBJul 12, 2018 · For drivers taking I-196 from Grand Rapids toward the lakeshore, Zeeland Farm Services is a familiar landmark, its steel grain bins towering over Exit 55, the brothy smell of heated soybeans coming through the car windows. ZFS, which buys, sells and transports corn, wheat, and soy and operates Michigan’s only soy processing plant, has long been a behemoth in the state’s agribusiness ...
Diversity in law: What can Grand Rapids do to keep its attorneys of …
WEBMar 17, 2016 · Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus, Nelson Miller The school also has campuses in Auburn Hills, Lansing, and Tampa Bay, Fla. Associate Dean of the Grand Rapids campus, Nelson Miller, says that since the GR school was opened in 2003, they worked closely with the GRBA and local firms and hired area lawyers as instructors. "Ten of the 12 full-time faculty members are Grand Rapids lawyers.
Affordable resources for non-emergency medical transportation …
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Here are several programs and resources available to serve residents with non-emergency medical transportation and general wellness needs. RideLink – Through a collaboration of providers, The Rapid’s RideLink program provides individuals aged 60 or over transportation throughout Kent County. Participating organizations include …
Dwelling Place’s new leadership team reflects focus on people-first ...
WEBThe organization says the new leadership will focus more on the human aspect of community development as it invests $100 million this year in improving 500 homes of low-income residents in West Michigan. “It’s an approach of listening and responding to the needs not just as you see them, but as others are experiencing them as well,” DeRoo ...
Understanding the timeless relevance of Mandela's legacy - Rapid …
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Kennedy-Barrington unveils the timeless relevance of Mandela's legacy, which ignites a spark within each visitor to understand and confront today's challenges with unwavering determination, mirroring Mandela's resilience. Photo by Tommy Allen Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington raises her fist to join Mandela at the exhibit.