by Ricardo Tavarez | Mar 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Learning about nutrition, cooking, and food scarcity helps prepare youth for adult life and deepens their empathy. New City Neighbors, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit, gives area teens that head start and connects them with impactful experiences.” Read...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
“The nonprofit New City Neighbors has achieved its goal of acquiring a parcel of land in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood to expand local urban farming operations.” Read the full article by Kate Carlson on Crain’s Grand Rapids....
by Ricardo Tavarez | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
“New City Neighbors aims to close on the Creston neighborhood property next to Huff Park before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 28. The vacant property was once used as a football field, and has an address of 2286 Ball Ave. NE. The land is bordered by Ball...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Nov 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve received a lot, but have been able to give back as well. I appreciated how the program isn’t just one way… I’ve never been in a job where people care. – Kevon Hess, Farm Apprentice Donate Today Take a brief walk with me at the start of our...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Playwright Lynn Nottage tells a compelling, story of redemption through her stage drama called Clyde’s. I picked up the script a few weeks ago and gave it a quick read through. In it we find a sandwich shop that employs returning citizens eager to create their own...
