Do you have a friend who makes t-shirts? An aunt who knits shawls? A neighbor who bakes? If yes, then you know a “maker,” “micro-manufacturer”or “micropreneur,” as they are sometimes […]
Bobby White returned to his native Frayser in 2012 after 12 years spent working in the Memphis City Schools system. Today, he works as Founder and CEO of Frayser Community Schools where he wants to create an educational system that can become the center of the community
Jerry Wilson wears many hats in his mission to better Frayser, from work in the education sector to serving as a church pastor and as president of the Frayser Neighborhood Council. In all his roles, his heart is on giving a voice to the community and helping it move forward.
From providing lessons about growing food in urban spaces to giving children fresh produce to take home, school gardens are playing an increasingly vital role in Grand Rapids' community health landscape.
Lifeline to Success, an ex-offender re-entry program in Frayser, is working to change the perception of what it is to be a convicted felon, all while cleaning up the neighborhood with the "blight patrol."
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