For 30 years, we have worked diligently to improve the quality of housing and to prevent the displacement of downtown Grand Rapids' low-income residents. At first, we worked building by building, turning vacant or dilapidated buildings into safe, quality apartments. The power of our early...Continue story
Dwelling Place remains staunchly committed to providing support services to neighbors struggling with issues surrounding homelessness. Often, the underlying cause for homelessness is mental illness, physical and learning disabilities, poverty, domestic violence and substance abuse. The Dwelling...Continue story
Dwelling Place's Neighborhood Revitalization Program infuses neglected neighborhoods with profitable businesses, transforms blighted areas with building façade improvements and rehabilitation efforts, and creates a destination with interesting attractions and events. What's New in Neighborhood...Continue story

Where Fashion Meets Art

These pieces of art will be on display and available for purchase at There's No Place Like Home: Where Fashion Meets Art on April 24, 2013!

Click on the slideshow to the right to view all of them!

Herkimer Renovation is a Special Project

Herkimer Apartments is featured in this article from the Grand Rapids Business Journal!
 
Herkimer Renovation is a Special Project
Construction job puts some of the city’s neediest residents to work.
 
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids is investing $29 million into expanding and renovating the Herkimer Apartments at 323 S. Division Ave.
 

Banks Impact Michigan Communities and Improve Lives

Reflections: A Senior Housing Community, was featured in Avenue's to Affordable Housing, a publication of Great Lakes Capital Fund.

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Happy Birthday, Dwelling Place!

Dwelling Place celebrates 33 years this month! We have been providing and managing affordable housing, support services and revitalizing neighborhoods since February, 1980!
 
A big thank you to all of our friends and supporters throughout the years- we could not have impacted so many communities and residents without your help!

Resident Raffle Winners!

Back in December, Dwelling Place conducted resident surveys and focus groups to monitor what we are doing well and how we can improve. We did a raffle drawing to those residents who participated and three residents received gift cards!
 
Congratulations to Juan at Villa Esperanza, Samantha at Harvest Hill, and Brian at Verne Barry!
 
Thank you to all of our residents, commercial tenants, board members, staff members and friends who assisted us in this feedback process!

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News

Eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight, stay fit, and reduce your risk for many chronic diseases....Continue story

The Herkimer Apartments are currently under renovation! Plans include complete renovation of the current building as well...Continue story

Upcoming Events

The Rapid started the T.R.I.P (The Rapid Incentives Program), a two month promotion that will reward West Michigan residents for "green"...Continue story
The Heartside Business Association will be holding a General Meeting at 8:30 am. The meeting will take place at the Rapid Station. Everyone is...Continue story

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