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Human Trafficking Work Group

The Human Trafficking Work Group raises awareness of sex trafficking in Grand Rapids. They collaborate with the Kent County Human Trafficking Task Force and local social service organizations.

KidSpeak®

KidSpeak® is a free annual forum. It's facilitated by the Mayor’s Youth Council, managed by Our Community’s Children.

Vital Streets Program: Improving Transportation

We're improving our transportation network through the Vital Streets Initiative. In this site you can see our progress, where we are making improvements, and how the program works.

Cross Connection Control

Water Department program to prevent public water supply contamination from backflow and cross-connections.

Office of Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management coordinates disaster preparedness and planning efforts by strengthening the resilience of the Grand Rapids community.
This is conducted through maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), educating the community, implementing training and simulated exercises, activating community alerts, and more.

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

Save the Date!
The 2023 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit is happening Saturday, May 20, 2023 and you're invited to attend. Mark your calendars & Follow us on Facebook @GRNeighborhoodSummit and stay tuned for future announcements.

My GR City Points

Earn points for every recycling cart picked up and for volunteering in the community. Use the points you earn to redeem at local businesses.

Racial Equity Here Initiative

We're prioritizing equity by partnering with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). Learn about our participation in the Living Cities Racial Equity Here (REH) initiative.

Mayor's Greening Initiative

The Mayor's Greening Initiative focuses on planting trees in areas with low tree canopy cover. Learn more and register to help at this year's events.

Grand Rapids Sister Cities International

Grand Rapids has six sister cities. The relationships with these cities bring the culture of other nations to our community.

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