Courtesy Glenn Merry Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United. “We are focused on leading a movement that fully includes people with disabilities in American society, using sport to challenge perceptions and redefine ability for youth and adults with disabilities,” says Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United.

Oct 9, 2024 · Courtesy Chris Sain Jr. Chris Sain Jr. and his wife are retired after becoming debt-free in 2018, they travel and speak all over the world. Sain regularly donates to local nonprofit organizations, including $200,000 recently to LifeQuest Urban Outreach Center and the GR Youth Football League. Sain’s other donations range from $1,000 to $50,000 for organizations doing great work in the ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen Mayor Bliss joins a panel at Muse GR on expanding opportunities within our city. Addressing the Housing Crisis One of the defining challenges of Bliss’s eight-year tenure was addressing the housing crisis, which still affects cities nationwide.

Aug 21, 2024 · In a move to address the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI), The Right Place Manufacturers Council has introduced an AI roadmap designed to guide local manufacturers through this complex and rapidly evolving technological landscape. The initiative stems from the council’s recognition of AI's growing importance and the need for a framework to help companies ...

With plans to make 2024 a year of significant investment and growth, Dwelling Place has been making significant changes to its leadership team by promoting in-house talent.

Jan 21, 2025 · Broadway Grand Rapids is changing lives through creative accessibility programs and collaborations within the community. With tools like the GalaPro app and tactile Touch Tours, the theater makes sure that everyone can enjoy the enchantment of live shows.

Jan 17, 2024 · By February 2020, about 2.5 million students were homeschooled.That number rose to 300 million students just one month later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools began in-class instruction in 2021, 3.7 million students chose the homeschool route, and as of late 2022, that number increased to 4.3 million students. The homeschooled population is on a steady rise of 2% to 8% every year and ...

Nov 25, 2024 · This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges.It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement …

May 15, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen Mandela's family tree moves Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington that she almost touches the wall. On Mandela's resilience, leadership, and working with what you have: "I could see often in the exhibit where Mandela saw there were times where the country needed time to rest and just exhale.

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