Forum will allow youth to discuss mental health during pandemic
City of Grand Rapids
and last updated 2021-04-28 15:44:52-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The Grand Rapids Mayorâs Youth Council with Our Communityâs Children will host on Friday a forum for young people to speak to elected officials and community leaders.
KidSpeak 2021: Beyond the Virus will be held at 10 a.m.
This two-hour event is a partnership with Michiganâs Children, the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools, according to a news release Wednesday.
During this yearâs event, youth will give testimony about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health now and into the future.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI Martin and Nancy Yado have long dreamed of owning a home.
But the Grand Rapids couple faced financial challenges, and instead spent years raising their four children in apartments or while doubled up with family.
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