🏆 Nominate a Neighbor for the 2024 Larry Bratschie Award! 🏆 Do you know someone who exemplifies the extraordinary characteristics of a community builder? Someone who contributes significantly to the betterment of their community, neighborhood, or apartment complex? Now is your chance to recognize their efforts! Nominate your neighbor for the prestigious Larry Bratschie Award and give them the opportunity to be honored with a $500 prize. For more than 25 years, Larry quietly contributed to the mission of Dwelling Place, and this award continues his legacy. **Nominations are due by July 12th!** 👉 How to Nominate: - Submit your nomination through our website or by using the QR code in the image. - Visit www.dpgr.org for more details. Let's celebrate those who make our communities stronger, kinder, and better places to live. Nominate a deserving neighbor today! For any questions, please contact aconley@dpgr.org. #LarryBratschieAward #CommunityBuilder #NominateANeighbor #DwellingPlace #CommunityHeroes #MakeADifference
Dwelling Place
Non-profit Organizations
Grand Rapids, Michigan 866 followers
Everyone Deserves a Dwelling Place!
About us
Dwelling Place’s mission is to improve the lives of people by creating quality affordable housing, providing essential support services, and serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.
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http://www.dwellingplacegr.org
External link for Dwelling Place
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Property Management, Affordable Housing, Support Services, and Neighborhood Revitalization
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101 Sheldon Blvd. SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, US
Employees at Dwelling Place
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🎉🎉 Happy Retirement, Ken! 🎉🎉 Join us in celebrating Ken Kaminski's incredible journey and well-deserved retirement! Ken, your dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on all of us at Dwelling Place. As you embark on this new chapter, we wish you endless laughter, relaxation, and cherished moments. Congratulations, Ken! 🎊👏 #HappyRetirement #ThankYouKen #DwellingPlace #Congratulations #RetirementCelebration
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🌸 Wrapping up our inspiring 2024 Spring AHAA Cohort at Holland City Hall! From May 16 to June 13, a dedicated group of 12 community members dove deep into the state of affordable housing in West Michigan. Together, we explored ways to effect change, engage in meaningful dialogue, and advance crucial policies and programs. Our participants left with powerful personal narratives and a network of passionate allies, ready to champion housing choice in their communities. 🏘️✨ Missed this cohort? Don’t worry! The next AHAA Cohort is just around the corner, running from July 10 to August 7. Join us every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM at the 106 Gallery in Grand Rapids. 📅 Dates: July 10 - August 7 ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: 106 Gallery, Grand Rapids Register now and be a part of the change! 🌟 Visit https://lnkd.in/g_9p4k84 to sign up today! #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #WestMichigan #GrandRapids #AHAA #HousingChoice #GetInvolved #MakeADifference
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🌟 Get ready to dance the night away for a great cause at Dwelling Place's Eviction Prevention Fundraiser – Salsa Night! 🌟 Join us on July 26th from 6 PM to 10 PM for an unforgettable rooftop evening filled with salsa dancing, delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and a lively bar! 🎶🕺💃 Highlights include: - Free salsa lesson from 6-7 PM – perfect for beginners and pros! - Live DJ spinning the best salsa beats until 10 PM - Stunning rooftop views - Tasty appetizers and a fully stocked bar Every $25 ticket helps us prevent evictions and keep our community strong. Let's come together, dance under the stars, and make a difference! 📍 72 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids (6th floor) 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eQKQApdj #SalsaForStability #CommunityCause #DanceWithAView #DwellingPlace Don't miss out – tag your friends and get ready for a night to remember! ✨
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Our construction team has made good progress on the 42-unit affordable housing development with our partner, Dwelling Place! The innovative project is the largest community land trust in the state of Michigan and the latest phase of our "Campus Of Hope" development located along Burton St in Grand Rapids. #askourclients #affordablehousing #communitylandtrust
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🚀 Exciting News from Dwelling Place! We're Implementing the EOS System! 🚀 At Dwelling Place, we are committed to enhancing our organizational efficiency and effectiveness. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we are implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to elevate our operations and better serve our community. The EOS system provides a comprehensive framework that helps organizations clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. By adopting this system, we aim to: 🔹 Strengthen Our Vision: Ensuring everyone in our organization is aligned with our goals and mission. 🔹 Enhance Accountability: Establishing clear roles and responsibilities to improve our overall performance. 🔹 Boost Traction: Implementing practical tools and techniques to keep us on track and drive results. 🔹 Foster a Healthy Culture: Promoting a transparent and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. We believe that by embracing EOS, we will be able to streamline our processes, enhance our services, and make an even greater impact in the communities we serve. For those interested in learning more about the EOS system and its benefits, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/g7Tc8w8. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey! #DwellingPlace #EOS #EntrepreneurialOperatingSystem #OrganizationalExcellence #CommunityImpact #TeamWork
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Giving a huge shout out to the community facilitators who lead our great 10 week Building Leaders, Building Communities workshop series conducted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County! 59 people participated in the series, and 99% would attend a similar event in the future while 98% were satisfied with the events! Thanks to The City of Grand Rapids, Corewell Health and Wege Foundation for supporting this year’s Building Leaders, Building Communities facilitator training and workshop series!
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🏢✨ Exciting Opportunity Alert! ✨🏢 Looking for the perfect commercial space? Check out our newly built, affordable, open floor plan at 307 S. Division! With 850 sq. ft., employee parking available, and abundant natural light streaming in from the large front windows, it's the ideal spot for your business. Perfect for boutiques, cafes, creative studios, or wellness centers! Interested? Connect with Fernanda at 616-855-0418 or fmunoz@dpgr.org for more details! #CommercialSpace #NewListing #AffordableSpace #BusinessOpportunity #DowntownDivision #NaturalLight #DwellingPlace
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June 1-8, we're joining nearly 250 NeighborWorks network organizations and @NeighborWorks America to celebrate NeighborWorks Week! Continue to checkout our socials to see how our organization is empowering communities for success and how we'll be celebrating NeighborWorks Week. ¡Del 1 al 8 de junio, nos uniremos a casi 250 organizaciones de la red NeighborWorks y a @NeighborWorks America para celebrar la Semana de NeighborWorks! Continúe visitando nuestras redes sociales para ver cómo nuestra organización está empoderando a las comunidades para que alcancen el éxito y cómo celebraremos la Semana NeighborWorks. #empoweringcommunities #communitydevelopment #empoweringcommunitiesforsuccess #nonprofit #nwweek #community #neighborworksweek
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“It is so important for us to just talk about it, and talk about it in a way that brings humanity back into the conversation,” she said. “This should be a way for us to imagine a future where our families are not only surviving, but they’re thriving.” https://lnkd.in/eTFEyaQM
Report: 41% in Michigan are in poverty or are struggling financially
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