Friends of Transit

04/27/2023

The Black & Brown Community Partner Luncheon provides attendees an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and gather resources. Our aim is empower local organizations to engage with underserved communities.

Attendees learned about grant opportunities from Stephen DePolo, who serves as the Director of Grants at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. Each session, we will cover a new topic.

Thank you to Independent Living Team Lead Derrick Collins, Event & Administrative Specialist Ashley Kadwell, and Development Director Peggy Helsel for organizing this wonderful event.

Picture Description: Attendees engage in conversation during the Black & Brown Community Partner Luncheon.

04/18/2023

It's National Volunteer Week, and we are so grateful for the volunteers who supported today's mock interview event. Thank you to volunteers for lending your time to the students.

Students, we wish you the best during your future endeavors! May you embark on a fulfilling career path.

Picture Description: Mock interview volunteers gather in the gym at the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center.

02/17/2023

07/27/2021

Save the date! Disability Advocates is hosting it's virtual ADA celebration on July 28 from 5:30 - 7 pm! The event is free and will be livestreamed on Facebook & YouTube!

11/08/2017

Thank you all for knocking doors, calling phones, and bugging friends to ensure everyone in our community has access to affordable transportation to work and health care. Tonight we win not only with a large majority of 61%, but the support of 5 of 6 cities.

Thank you for a great campaign and now we move onward and keep our community rolling!

11/07/2017

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11/07/2017

Today is the day and now is the time to vote YES for transit! Polls opened at 7am and will remain open until 8pm. Vote early so you don't forget later in the day!

11/06/2017

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber is urging a YES vote for transit tomorrow!

“At the Chamber, we hear about talent every day from every industry and from businesses of every size,” Lunger said, “We need to continue to work to overcome obstacles to employment across the area.”

On November 7, voters across Kent County will head to the polls to decide local races and tax questions. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Click here to find your polling location and view a sample ballot. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, the Friends of West Michigan Bu...

11/05/2017

Everyone in the six cities should have access to affordable transportation to medical services. Vote YES on Tuesday November 7th!

The Rapid connects the Greater Grand Rapids community to important medical services every day! More than 35% of passengers use the bus to get to medical services several times a month. While 11% ride to medical services several times a week.