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GR Mag highlights Amp the Good grant recipient for 3rd Annual Basketball Tournament

September 2, 2021   GR Mag highlights Amp the Good grant recipient for 3rd Annual Basketball Tournament  

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WGVU Morning Show talks with Neighbors who Received Amp the Good Grant

August 31, 2021   WGVU’s Morning Show talks to Neighbors who Received Amp the Good Grant  

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Meet Adam. Neighbor and newest business owner in Madison Square.

Meet Adam. Neighbor and future business owner in Madison Square. Adam Hoeksema is a Grand Rapids native who grew up […]

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Groundbreaking celebrates future of nearly 100 jobs coming back to Madison Square

Groundbreaking celebrates the future of nearly 100 jobs coming back to Madison Square Wednesday, July 14, 2021, marked the celebration […]

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Boston Square Fair 2021

The first Boston Square Fair was a hit!  “Boston Square is a jewel and we have greatness that needs to […]

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Amplify GR celebrates Two New Hires with Neighborhood Roots

Amplify GR hires education director and communications manager with strong local ties to further strengthen service, support for community Welcome, […]

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Welcome to the neighborhood, MCPc!

Welcome to the neighborhood, MCPc! For nearly two decades, 1601 Madison, previously home of Dexter Lock, has sat vacant in […]

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Amplify GR 2020 – Year in Review

Despite the obstacles that came with 2020, we were able to come together to accomplish a lot. Check out our […]

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Amplify GR Elevates Two Key Team Members

Amplify GR celebrates the promotion of Latesha Lipscomb and Bethany Underwood GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 5, 2020) – Amplify GR, […]

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What Can You Do With A Single Square? – Art Installation

Our Engagement and Relationship Manager Latesha Lipscomb joined local artist and project lead, Esan Sommersell on WGVU‘s morning show to […]

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PUBLIC NOTICE: EPA Grant Application for 1601 Madison

PUBLIC NOTICE: EPA  Grant Application 1601 Madison LLC is applying for grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to […]

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Interview: Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant – OPEN for applications

Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant – OPEN for applications Latesha Lipscomb, Amplify GR’s Relationship and Engagement Manager joined Deb Armstrong […]

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