housing crisis

Community

Amid "big surge" in need, a new shelter opens in Grand Rapids for homeless families

Dustin Dwyer

About 80 families could move into a new emergency shelter in Grand Rapids in the coming weeks.The shelter is inside a former nursing home. The city…

Community

Non-profit plans to secure 177 houses to keep home ownership in Grand Rapids affordable

Stateside Staff

A Grand Rapids non-profit group is hoping to boost the inventory of affordable housing in West and Mid-Michigan.The Inner City Christian Federation is…

Community

Grand Rapids non-profit plans to buy 177 homes in area to preserve affordable housing

Dustin Dwyer

A non-profit in Grand Rapids says it’s reached an agreement to buy 177 homes to preserve affordable housing in the region.The Inner City Christian…

Politics & Government

Grand Rapids will spend money on affordable housing, but is it enough?

Dustin Dwyer

City commissioners in Grand Rapids are expected to vote next week on a budget that includes more money for affordable housing.A preliminary plan released…