by CommunityWorks | Nov 25, 2024 | Blogs
When Jeffrey first moved to the Godfrey Lee neighborhood, he knew he wanted to get involved. He soon found Godfrey Lee Listeners and became a part of their leadership. When the nonprofit began searching for a new part-time Neighborhood Connector, one board member...
by megan | Aug 22, 2024 | Blogs
Montello Park is the newest neighborhood in the City of Holland, Michigan to design for social connection. 3Sixty (an intermediary organization serving Holland’s several Neighborhood Development Organizations) is coordinating the effort with support from the Oakwood...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 18, 2024 | Blogs
Established in 1978, the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA) has worked to make the Roosevelt Park neighborhood a safe, attractive place for residents and businesses alike. Successes include: Built a new playground/basketball courts at Hall School in 1994...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 18, 2024 | Blogs
For the past 16 years, Great Lakes Urban has seen communities in Michigan activated to own their story. From community gardens to mural festivals to neighborhood clean-ups, these communities are creating a better future for everyone. But, over the past year, we’ve...
by CommunityWorks | Jun 2, 2024 | Blogs
Jake Norris graduated from DePaul University with a degree in sociology, where he learned about Asset Based Community Development. He and his family moved to Holland in 2018 and live in the Eastcore neighborhood. Jake directs 3sixty, which is strengthening the...
by CommunityWorks | May 14, 2024 | Blogs
Doris Perez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where her parents were both heavily involved in their community. They ran a medical clinic out of a trailer that they were able to move all over the island to bring assistance to many people. Every person that...
