LINC UP & Urban Core Collective
Project: Reinvest In Grand Rapids
Service: Project Management
(re)invest in GR invited residents to reimagine a safer and healthier community through investments in six focus areas that align with the root causes of crime. Those six areas are Affordable housing, Mental Health, Physical Health, Environmental Sustainability, Police Accountability, and Equitable Economic Development. A coalition of organizations practicing within the 6 focus areas was formed. The coalition's goal is to explore how the City of Grand Rapids could be safer and healthier by inviting residents to direct investments in key social services.
Key Deliverables
Facilitated Five Town Hall Meetings: Organized town hall events with hundreds of residents participating to discuss reallocation of the City budget to better serve their communities.
Co-Created a Marketing Strategy: Developed and implemented a marketing strategy which included social media, billboards, and press releases.
Empowering Local Leadership: The town hall meetings were led by local leaders, empowering residents to take charge of the conversations and advocacy efforts.
Co-Developed a Coalition – Community Owns Safety: Built a coalition of local organizations focused on aligning around the advocacy mission of increasing public funding in key areas of safety, health, and housing.
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