Project GREEN

04/17/2026

Join for a look at the benefits available at our local banks.

04/17/2026

Money saving weekend activities!

Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids is offering free admission for the month of April: https://www.woodtv.com/westmichiganguide/blandford-nature-center-admission-is-free-this-month/

04/16/2026

No keeping with the Joneses or the Kardashians or anyone else. Reminder to ruin your own race, set your own goals, and the only person you are competing with is you in the past.

04/14/2026

There is a seat at our table with your name on it.

On Friday, April 24th, we're bringing the vision of the Emerald City Gala to life. This isn't just another dinner on the calendar. It's the night where the Project Green community and supporters come together to turn "what ifs" into "what's next."

We have curated the details thoughtfully from atmosphere to impact, specifically for the people who believe in the mission. "We move consumers away from asset-reducing products and practices – like payday lending – and toward asset-building tools and life-changing financial education." But a Gala is only as powerful as the voices in the room.

Your $100 ticket is more than admission. It's your stake in the work that Project Green is doing for our community. It's a night of high energy, intentional connection, and a shared drive to make a difference.

The Emerald City awaits you. The question is: Are you in?

Claim your ticket: https://hubs.la/Q04b_FQQ0

04/11/2026

There’s no place like home... but on April 24th, there’s no place like the Emerald City! 💚✨

We are officially 13 days away from the Project Green Gala, and we want YOU there as we honor our "Money Heroes" and celebrate the impact we’re making in Grand Rapids.

Whether you’re coming for the inspiration from Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. or just to show off your best GOLD attire (yes, the color of the night is Gold! 🔑), now is the time to lock in your plans.

Individual Tickets: $100

Group Vibes: Want to secure a whole table? We have a few left!

To Book a Table: Send an email to [email protected]

Let’s fill the Prince Conference Center with gold and green! 🥂

🎟️ Tickets here: https://hubs.la/Q04bw7Wd0

04/08/2026

We’ll let you in on a secret: The view from the “already filed” side is actually pretty great. ☕️✨

While the Project GREEN team has officially checked taxes off the list (recovering procrastinators for the win!), we know the struggle is very real for many of you today.

Consider this your final, final, final nudge. Don’t let the April 15th 11:59 PM panic win! Grab some caffeine, open that tab, and get it done. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.

04/03/2026

😅😅 Who else needed this reminder? 🙋🏽‍♀️

04/03/2026

Yesterday, the scene at HUB07 was everything.💚 Upcycle Bikes and Amplify GR showed up for the community in a real way: putting bikes in people's hands and creating opportunity for access. There were smiles all around! Adults and kids! Project GREEN was right there in the mix, because we believe that every resource you gain is a stepping stone. We were talking savings, personal finances, and how small steps create generational change. If you have a bike sitting in your garage that you aren't using, please consider donating it to Upcycle Bikes. Your ride could be someone else's fresh start. Let's keep the momentum going Grand Rapids. 🚲

04/01/2026

The economy is rough. Inflation is brutal. Nobody can afford anything.

Also Americans: 903 million DoorDash orders last quarter.

Up 32% from last year. Starting from 82 million orders back in 2019 and somehow still accelerating six years later.

Here's the financial reality underneath that chart.

The average DoorDash order runs $35 to $40 after fees, tips, and delivery charges. At 2 to 3 orders a month per user that's $70 to $120 quietly leaving your budget through your phone every single month.

That's $840 to $1,440 per year in convenience fees alone.

The same groceries would cost 30 to 40% less if you bought them yourself. The restaurant food would cost 20 to 30% less if you picked it up.

DoorDash's growth isn't just a business story. It's a spending behavior story.

903 million orders means 903 million moments where someone decided the convenience was worth the premium.

Sometimes it genuinely is. Often it isn't.

The people building real wealth aren't the ones who never use DoorDash. They're the ones who actually know what they're spending on it every month and made that choice on purpose instead of by accident.

There's a big difference between those two things.

03/25/2026

The rumors are true. The wait is almost over. ⏳

We’ve been heads-down, heart-forward, and working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you something truly special. Project Green is finally ready for its close-up.

Clear your calendar for 04.24.2026. This isn't just an announcement; it’s a movement.

Keep your eyes peeled. The full reveal drops soon! 🤐✨

03/24/2026

Shh, it's a secret!