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 Lance Kraai | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the years, I’ve noticed that our programs have evolved alongside the development of our youth. When the farm program started in 2012, New City Neighbors didn’t have substantial activities for high school students. Youth employment was simply a logical next step...
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...
