Best Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Organisation Grand Rapids Near Me

Kristi Bektas: I would like to give a huge shoutout to the Downtown Ambassadors with DGRI. About 11 years ago, I lived, worked, and went to school in downtown GR. I was brought back downtown in February 2022 when I began working with a local business, and WOW how the city has changed! Being down here on a regular basis, you truly get to see how hard our city works to beautify the downtown area. The "little" things (or what may go unnoticed by many) like new trash cans, consistently updated landscaping, and friendly Ambassadors who go above & beyond to assist those in need are the reason Grand Rapids is continuing to improve and flourish. I would like to thank one Downtown Ambassador in particular, Thibs, who only ever has a smile on his face! He frequently checks in with the business I work with, and it is obvious how much pride he takes in his role to improve our city. As an example, the other day he stopped by while on his route, and I had a question for him about our new trash cans along Monroe Center (were there now other designated areas to recycle cans). He was unsure of the answer, but he took the time to radio his team to find out. I also was asking him for advice on The Rapid bus system, because I would like to share with others how they can take advantage of alternative forms of transportation to make it downtown. He not only answered the questions I had, but he showed me a couple apps I could download to view the bus routes & offered his personal advice. Thank you Thibs, we appreciate you!

Celeste Mc: Quiet city during the day. I didn’t have the opportunity to go in the night but not many people around which is nice. The weather was excellent in May.

S S: Don't go for the ice sculptures. There r a few downtown, no singing tree, and the piano is broken. It was advertised but that was hype cuz it was a rip-off.

Mari Sundell: DGRI has done many amazing things for and to downtown Grand Rapids. One of the many great things they've done was bringing Block By Block Ambassadors to downtown. They offer hospitality services, and perform a wide variety of cleaning task. DGRI is also host to many great seasonal events, most of which are all family friendly. If you're thinking about starting a small business in downtown Grand Rapids, these are the people you want to reach out to. They will assist with getting your recognition for your opening, and will be sure to send downtown ambassadors your way to assist however they can.

Dawn Sneathen: Don’t go downtown at all. The parking is a horrible situation!

Laura Sheppard: A lot to see.

Alex Benda: This place is driving the growth in this city! A large part of what makes me happy to own a business in Grand Rapids!

Ernesto Fernandez: Great place to cruise and does have nice places to see

Barbara Miles: Most of the time it's ok but I live downtown and all the bars not so good on weekends the people get drunk and scream a lot

Alagar Gandhi: Great place to settle down. Breweries, Restaurants, Museums, Library, University and many.

Eddie Tadlock: Friendly staff and great location to meet.

Romy Karlen: Beautiful Place

M Ted Droski: They do great work!

Melvin Brantley: Made it to all the places we wanted to see, so much to see in Grand Rapids

Nancy Cuncannan: They do what ever they want without asking the parks department for permission, it's nuts!!!! They don't think, just spontaneously act...ugh!

K PAGE: Nice area!

The Notorious: They're tryin!

Coy Davis: Office for downtown businesses

Mike Metzger: Great for the neighborhood

Cecelia Brown: They are there to help people and they do the best to help someone I know cuz they was there for me they helped me through a lot

Matthew Sutherland: Excellent ArtPrize Venue. Valuable community service organization.

jamiela owens: They are decent when it comes to employment

Lerae Drayton: Alway friendly and kind. Everyone needs to look at their website and do a povertt simulation. It was a very. Informed simulation.

Larry Dee Smith: Recently attended the poverty simulation workshop at Davenport and found the experience to be very profound and life-changing God bless this organization and the work that they do within the community

Leslie Henton: Very caring staff

Sirjaymes: The organization has allowed some of the most vulnerable in the community to fall through the cracks. Although never benefited from their service (even when in need) I have always supported the Heart of West Michigan United Way. I can no longer support this organization after I discovered that organization has imposed a prohibition on providing assistance From the tax payer funded CERA program to needy individuals and families who live in motels. The purpose of the CERA program was to provide help to those who have been negatively affected by the pandemic. This prohibition is not only grossly unfair it penalizes those who are most impacted by the pandemic solely on the basis of their living situation. The denial fails to account that many individuals including myself have been forced to live in motels as a direct result of COVID pandemic. When allocating these funds neither state or federal guidelines established the prohibition. Therefore it is and wrong for United Way to arbitrarily imposed guidelines for the benefits which and others would otherwise qualify for.

Vanessa M Mielke: Could be more helpful.

Taniqua Williams: Beautiful

Dan Maloney: They prepare my taxes every year. Awesome staff.

Elizabeth Szucs: So nice people !

Floyd Young: Free tax service

Timothy Conley: Wonderful organization!! Great staff!! Extremely helpful. Very considerate.

AnewMei Akuah: If you are STRANDED & need help due to emergency this organization is NOT the place. They refuse to help or offer other possible resources and kept stating there’s nothing they can do. But still tried to gather irrelevant info from you.

kevin hagler: This organization give so much to our community, my hats off to them, their mission and community concern is a welcome change to some of the polarized views these days. If you have the time or money consider them a worthwhile organization!

Eddie Tadlock: Contributing dollars to the community for 100 years. A great organization serving the needs of West Michigan.

Jmerls towing: You are so annoying! Great job distorting people's views on straight forward situations.

Kurtis Fowler: Great work being done in the community.

Mike Boles: They moved from the 640 eastern address to Madison

sadie Weed: I work there

Diane Boysen: Very poor that in an emergent situation you cannot get through to anyone on the phone.

Brenda Nawrot: Great staff, friendly environment

Tray Parker: A year and a half ago I called this place. My ex had just missed my head with a bullet. I called YWCA and they had spots open. She asked me a series of questions and one was if I left would he follow me, I said no but maybe I really don’t know and she denied me a room even though they had space because I was in distress from what had just happened. I said so what I wait until I’m almost dead? This place gets donations to stay open and to help women of domestic violence. I’m so disgusted with this place!

Sophia Cole: Says they only deal with intimate domestic violence. However, helped my sister with the same issues I am having now with my mother's husband.

Nikki Oom: Friendly ppl very supportive

Raymond R: A great place and great people that love others if you need help with anger or issues with domestic or healthy relationships give them a call

Camee Mae: I can't even put into words how amazing & wonderful the people at the wyca are. They went above & beyond for my niece & I am so incredibly thankful for them.They helped us through a very difficult time & seriously are the absolute best & most caring people on this earth.

Lish Brooke: My friend went here for a court case thinking she would be safe with information she gave to a counselor. They are mandated to tell the court specific things they didnt advise her of. If you are involved of a court case be weary. They work for the court and something simple may turn into you being reported even if it has nothing to do with you or harming someone else. It's hard to actually get help when you have to worry about these things.

aarone wild: Tai Chi

Jean Farrell: I love the pool and spin classes.

john scoggins: Great knowledgeable and caring staff

Nicholas Janose: Amazing staff!!! They make things so easy and are so helpful!!!

Thomas Holmes: Safe Connections is a joke that would not survive the scrutiny of an external audit. It exists because, for now, it's very nature is one that would prove un-PC to question.

Rae Kelsey: Very clean. Friendly workers.

Karolina Ramírez: I you want help for domestic abuse ... This is the right place

Chandra A: Great place for help!!

Sarah Miller: This place talks a big talk about safety with the kids, but this is ALL LIES! They allowed my X to walk out in front of us. When he is supposed to stay 10 minutes before we leave. For my safety and my child's! They allow him to speak to her about future hopes and dreams. AKA False promises. They do not follow their rules at all. If you can help it for supervised visits use a different place! They are horrible!

Gregg Robinson: I brought an individual to the facility. He was treated well and all of the folks that we ran into were polite.

A. Johnson: I found a safe place to work through childhood sexual abuse through 1 on 1 councelling and group therapy back in the early 90's. I was heard. I was given healthier strategies to deal with the memories that would pop in unexpectedly and a name for the condition; PTSDI'm sure things have improved in the last 25 years in regards to the childcare available during councelling sessions- or atleaest I would hope so. The staff was sub par back then.All my best who need real support 🍀