Affordable Housing
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
Supportive Services
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
Neighborhood Revitalization
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

United Way Volunteers Lend A Hand: S. Division's Day of Caring

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 11:08am

On Friday, September 14th over 70 volunteers joined us from United Way and NextGen during the Day of Caring.

Radio interview about A Lot of Art

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 1:58pm

This week Neighborhood Revitalization staff person Jenn Schaub and San Chez Curator Annie Deyoung joined Shelley Irwin on the WGVU morning show to talk about, A lot of Art a fundraiser for the Dwelling Place neighborhood Revitalization Department! 
Listen to the full interview here! 
 

Executive Director Denny Sturtevant on WGVU Morning Show

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 9:29am

This week executive director Denny Sturtevant sat down with WGVU's Shelley Irwin to talk about Dwelling Place's LEED certified buildings on Getting Green, a monthly conversation with experts on sustainability and green practices. 
 
Beginning with a brief overview of Dwelling Place the discussion covers the why, what and where of Dwelling Place's 6 LEED certified housing communities. This is a great listen if you want to find out more about Dwelling Place and our dedication to green building the West Michigan area.
 

Join us for an evening of art, food, music and fun as San Chez Bistro Presents A Lot of Art a benefit for the Avenue for the Arts.

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 4:23pm

Please join us on Sunday, September 16th from 4:00-9:00pm

New Mural Unveiling at 106 South Division

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 9:37am

Dwelling Place is proud to host  the UICA’s national-award-winning ArtWorks Youth Program. The students are working to create new mural at 106 South Division which will be unveiled on August 9 at 6pm.
 

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Herkimer Apartments Construction Update

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

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The Rapid Incentives Program
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
Heartside Business Association General Meeting
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