2022 Wrap Up
Welcome Two New Staff Members KConnect was happy to welcome two new staff members to the KConnect backbone team this year - Maegan Frierson (Director of System Building) and Dr.…
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KConnect Partners with Community Organizations on a Spanish-Language Dashboard
Due to the systemic barriers inherent in the system, our Spanish-speaking community in the greater Kent County area lacks current, high-quality information about where we have been, where we are,…
Housing Kent Seeks an Executive Assistant/Operations Manager
JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant/Operations Manager HOURS: Full-time REPORTS TO: Housing Kent President STATUS: Exempt DATE POSTED: June 22, 2022 DEADLINE: Open until filled SALARY: $55,000-65,000 About Housing Kent Housing Kent,…
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Diversifying the Educator Pipeline in Kent County
The lack of diversity in the teaching profession has been apparent across the country for many years. Our current teacher workforce in Kent County is not reflective of the diversity…
Statement on the Death of Patrick Lyoya
Patrick Lyoya, a Black man living in Grand Rapids, was killed by the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) last week. We stand with those in our community that reject the…
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2022 Announcement: KConnect Named a 2022 Classy Awards Finalist
Today, we are excited to announce that KConnect is a top 50 finalist for the 2022 Classy Awards. Classy, an online fundraising software for nonprofits, launched the Classy Awards in…
Newly Established Kent County Housing Nonprofit Announces New Leadership
Housing Kent, a local organization working to increase access to affordable housing and decrease homelessness for families, children, and youth in Kent County will have a new leader at its…
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Organization to Create Equitable Housing System, Focuses on Eliminating Racial Disparities
The Housing Kent organization is the result of 130 public and private sector, nonprofit, and philanthropic organizations who came together to examine the homelessness crisis over a three-year period. Their…
