Navigating Shutdowns: Why Systems Work and Cross-Sector Collaboration Are Essential for Michigan’s Future
Earlier this week, Michigan’s legislative leaders averted a major shutdown crisis with the passage of a stopgap budget. This temporary solution secures one week’s worth of government operations, roughly $1.6B, […]
Advancing Systemic Change: KConnect at the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Convening
Last week, the entire KConnect team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Convening. This annual gathering is one of the largest national convenings of leaders dedicated […]
KConnect Reaches out to Governor Whitmer’s Office about Teacher Loan Repayment
At KConnect, our role as a collective impact backbone is to connect people, organizations, and data so that Kent County families have equitable opportunities to thrive. One of the most […]
Elevating Educator Voice to Shape Policy and Systems Change
At KConnect, we believe that those closest to the challenges, such as educators, students, and families, are also closest to the solutions. That’s why we intentionally create space for educator […]
Creating Something Greater: The ACCGR Movement
Arts and culture can encompass many experiences, things, passions, and landscapes. They can be just about anything, but when art, culture, and place intersect, the combination can transform a community, […]
Our Neighborhood, Our Health Awards Six Grants to Local Organizations in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood
Our Neighborhood, Our Health Awards Six Grants to Local Organizations in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Organizations are funded in the areas of health, public safety, and mental health In 2020, […]
KConnect Welcomes Two New Board Members
KConnect is excited to announce that we have added two new board members to our Board of Trustees – Vanessa Greene, CEO of Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, and […]
New Documentary Highlights Housing Crisis in Kent County
New Documentary Highlights Housing Crisis in Kent County Finding Home: America’s Housing Crisis in Kent County highlights three different families as they face housing insecurity in our community A new […]
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 […]
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 […]