Creston Farmers' Market

Helped to keep a Grand Rapids Public Library branch in the heart of Creston Rallied to bring a credit union to the neighborhood Supported strong neighborhood schools by organizing parents and safe routes to school Collaborated with partners to create Catherine’s Health Center Organized business owners to revive Creston’s business district Collaborated with artists & students on public art projects Brought many entities together to build bioretention islands along Plainfield Ave-– the first of their kind in Grand Rapids! Created an urban orchard at Aberdeen Park Native plant education and perennial exchange Advocacy for green infrastructure Partnerships between neighbors and City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Organize block parties Communicate neighborhood news and events We organize neighbor voices to affect projects in our community, ensuring that neighbors have a say in the future of our neighborhood. We coordinate leadership development so that residents can learn about current issues and best practices in housing affordability, public transportation, sustainable land use, workforce development and more. A committee of residents meets monthly to hear presentations about proposed developments and provide feedback based on neighborhood priorities. Organize opportunities for neighbors to learn about City initiatives Provide leadership training Help neighbors connect to opportunities for public service and volunteering