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Topic: West Michigan

Informe // Equidad en salud y los determinantes sociales de salud

April 5, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Este informe investiga cuantos recursos para promover la salud están distribuidos de manera desigual dentro de 17 areas de censo por las partes oeste y sudoeste de la ciudad.

Report // Health Equity in Grand Rapids’ “Neighborhoods of Focus”

March 29, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Health Equity in Grand Rapids’ “Neighborhoods of Focus” Social Determinants of Health Report investigates how many health-promoting resources are unevenly distributed within 17 census tracts across the west and southeast portions of the city.

Video // Inclusive Growth 2021

August 17, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this video, hear from dozens of local West Michigan leaders on how we can contribute to creating an inclusive growth community.

Report // Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids, Mich.

September 14, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A new report from our Community Data and Research Lab offers key economic data on several Grand Rapids, Mich. neighborhoods to support ongoing work to promote inclusive growth in our city.

Video // Inclusive Growth Communities: New Strategies for Prosperity

September 23, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In 2019, the ECON Club of Grand Rapids hosted a presentation on inclusive growth initiatives in communities featuring Dr. Juan Olivarez, Dr. Teri Behrens, and three Michigan mayors.

Report // Latinx Data Report

August 1, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Latinx Data Report helps highlight the perceptions and experiences of Grand Rapids’ Latinx residents related to topics such as housing, education, health, and food accessibility.

Report // Key Findings: VoiceKent 2017

July 1, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This document shows key findings from VoiceKent 2017, a county-wide survey about residents’ views and experiences related to health and wellbeing, discrimination and inclusion, and overall quality of life in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Our State of Generosity

March 3, 2015

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Our State of Generosity offers historical documents, toolkits, and lesson plans to help you discover the developments, achievements, and experiences that helped make Michigan a state of generosity.

Report // Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index

February 3, 2014

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index report provides a baseline and seven-year trend analysis of juvenile offenses and incidents in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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