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In Grand Rapids, we’re all about access. In this city, rich with tremendous opportunity and resources, we aim to ensure everyone can participate – especially people of color. That’s why we lean in to support what we call neighborhoods of focus, areas of the city’s near south and west sides that have the greatest racial disparities in education, health and economic opportunities.
When economies grow inclusively, individual skills grow, accessibility to employment improves, investment increases and quality of life gets stronger for more members of our community.
We support efforts that inform policies and change systems. We partner with employers, job seekers, community organizations and community development financial institutions, so more families can access stable, high-quality jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities.
We invest in building pathways from pre-kindergarten to college and career, and we help people access affordable, high-quality child care.
The result: together, we’re moving toward a Grand Rapids where every child, parent and community member can get a foothold on the road to success.