ENTF

Census Data Lunch and Learn
2022-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual, MI
Have you ever wondered what information is available from the Census? This workshop will provide an overview of this public resource. We will walk through the Census’ data explorer and discuss how the data can be used. There will also be time to explore the data on your own and in small groups so you can leave with a bit of hands on experience. Register here.

Disability Awareness Day
2022-03-11 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 S Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Please join Disability Advocates for our Annual Disability Awareness Day on Friday, March 11, from 9 am to 12:30 pm at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave. South!
Please feel free to share the invitation with friends and colleagues.
Tickets are $25. Visit https://www.dakc.us/events/#upcoming to register. Scholarships are available – email michael.w@dakc.us to request a scholarship or accommodations.
Our agenda will include:
• Keynote address
• Advocacy panel
• Legislative panel with Senators Winnie Brinks, Mark Huizenga, Curt VanderWall, and Reps Tommy Brann and Rachel Hood
• Breakout groups on employment, healthcare, housing and transportation
• Potential employers on site – bring your resume
• Community partner tables
• Sponsor tables
• Breakfast
• Door prizes!

Show Me The Money Day
2022-02-26 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Home Repair Services of Kent County, 1100 Division S, Grand Rapids, 49507
Show Me the Money Day is a FREE, interactive financial resource fair meant to help you reach your money goals.
Join Home Repair Services to:
* Access vendors, including banks, credit unions, and community
organizations
* Attend financial workshops
* Learn how to build credit, save for the future, become a
homeowner and more!
Register at housingcounseling@homerepairservices.org
for any questions contact Amber Jones at (616) 241-2601 ext. 231
Muéstrame el dinero es un evento completamente gratis para conectar a toda la comunidad a recursos financieros para apoyarle a lograr sus metas fincieras.
* Conéctese con organizaciones comunitarias, bancos y cooperativas
* Asista a talleres sobre finanzas
* Aprenda a mantener su crédito, ahorrar para el futuro, comprar su propia casa, entre otros
Para registrarse, comuníquese con Alisa Flores al (616) 241-2601 ext 239

Coalition to End Homelessness Meeting
2021-12-16 09:30 - 23:00, 2021-04-29 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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Energy Efficiency Committee Meeting
2021-11-22 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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Introduction to People Powered Advocacy
2021-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
– Presented by Michigan League for Public Policy in partnership with the Essential Needs Task Force, this is part one in a three part series. This training will provide an overview of the structure of government processes that impact government, business, and community services. You will learn how to research and understand proposed legislation and the various roles and responsibilities of government officials in decision-making, and how and when to connect with decision-makers to inform the processes. Please share this with your colleagues/co-workers and community organizers, as well.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOqvqD4sHtNjlXYdBB1Dc3jeFJrsCnlp

Redistricting Town Hall
2021-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
As part of the People Powered Fair Maps Program of the League of Women Voters, local Leagues across Michigan are holding virtual town hall events to educate Michigan residents on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s (MICRC) process in drawing new legislative and congressional maps. The League of Women Voters of the Greater Grand Rapids Area is holding a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm in partnership with ENTF:
Register here to join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtc-uhqz8qHtUz322QYnVk3L1UGLzQIE8a (Spanish interpretation available)
Or join us on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/ENTF-Kent-County-Essential-Needs-Task-Force-175601072459921

Transportation Committee Meeting
2020-08-25 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | MI
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Econ/Workforce Committee Meeting
2020-08-06 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The ENTF Economic and Workforce Development Committee meets on the 1st Thursday of every month from 8:30-10:00. These meetings are open to anyone who seeks to participate in this conversation.
The work of this committee is seeking to accomplish the goal:
All Kent County residents who seek employment will have opportunities at a sustaining level with pathways to economic stability.
To get more information or join the meeting, contact us at entf@hwmuw.org.

ENTF Systems Navigator Convening
2020-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Please Join Us For A Time To Learn About Community Resources And For Professional Networking
Who should attend?
Person(s) within your agency responsible for connecting individuals with community resources.
What’s on the agenda?

Special guests will be attending to highlight local agency resources. This convening we will learn more about childcare resources.
Information about available county resources
Program and personnel updates from area agencies
Shared strategies to aid consumers in barrier resolution
Opportunity to network with agencies providing supportive services

What should I bring?
Plan to bring your agency programming info (flyers, brochures, business cards, etc.) for the resource table.
Registration
Register for this event on eventbrite.

Food and Nutrition Coalition Meeting
2020-02-12 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Community Food Club, 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States

Econ/Workforce Committee Meeting
2020-01-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2019-03-07 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | West Michigan Works! Service Center, 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

CoC Committee Meeting
2019-12-12 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 S Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States

Section 8 Open House Event.
2019-12-09 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Wait-list for Habitat for Humanity House Building Project Open!

International Conference on Green Energy and Recycling
2019-12-02 | MI
International Conference on Green Energy and Recycling warmly welcomes each one of the individuals and supporters from worldwide to attend during December 02-03, 2019 in Berlin, Germany which will emphasize on the theme ‘Green Energy: Brightening Up the Sustainable World’. This Congress will serve an excellent experience and opportunities to enhance one’s career. This conference is focused on all the major fields of Green Energy & recycling. It provides a platform for researchers/scientists to share and globalize their research work while the participants from industry can promote their products thus felicitating dissemination of knowledge. We anticipate participants around the globe with thought provoking keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations.

Food and Nutrition Committee Meeting
2019-08-14 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | MI
These meetings are open to anyone who seeks to participate in this conversation. To receive meeting information subscribe to the distribution list for this Committee here.

Food/Nutrition Committee Meeting
2019-07-10 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | New City Neighbors, 1226 Union Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States

Food/Nutrition Committee Meeting
2019-06-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2019-04-10 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

Food/Nutrition Committee Meeting
2019-05-08 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Belknap Commnuity Center

CoC Committee Meeting
2019-04-18 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | Kent County Health Department, 700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Leadership Committee Meeting
2019-04-15 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Food/Nutrition Committee Meeting
2019-03-13 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | The Other Way Ministries, 710 Fulton W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States

Early Childhood Resource Fair
2018-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Kent ISD Kent Career Tech Center, 1655 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Registration to come! For updated information visit the informational site here.

Book Club Meeting!
2018-03-16 08:00 - 21:30 UTC | Lightfast Coffee, 944 Fulton ST E, Grand Rapids, MI
We will be discussing the second half of The Stop, chapters 5-10

Kent County Community Action Walk for Warmth
2018-02-24 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | MI
The Walk for Warmth is an annual
event, hosted by Community Action
Agencies across the country, to promote
awareness of the need for heating fuel
assistance for households with low
income.
121 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Registration – 8:30am Walk – 9:00am
For more information please call (616) 632-7951

Food & Nutrition Book Club Meeting
2018-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Lightfast Coffee, 944 Fulton ST E, Grand Rapids, MI
Be ready to discuss chapters 1-5 of “The Stop”. Bring questions, thoughts, and ideas!

Municipalities Transportation Meeting
2018-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
