GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A nonprofit focused on helping Kent County residents connect with healthcare, housing and social services has opened an office at a community hub in Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood.
Health Net of West Michigan opened its new space in October at HUB 07, 1534 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with the assistance of a $200,000 grant from Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
“Health Net of West Michigan has shown a deep commitment to meeting neighbors where they are and addressing the real-life factors that impact health,” said Jenny Luth, director of partnerships and outreach at Amplify GR, the nonprofit community development group that opened HUB 07. “Their decision to expand services to HUB 07 demonstrates the power of a place-based approach—bringing trusted resources directly into the community.”…