Change-Ups: Mendez joins GR Chamber as talent development manager
Monica Mendez is the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce’s new talent development manager. She is responsible for overseeing Leading Edge, Leadership Advantage, and expanding upon ATHENA Grand Rapids programming, as well as providing support to chamber members. An immigrant from Mexico, Mendez came to the United States 20 years ago. She spent the first 15 years of her career as a business professional in a variety of different sales roles, but the magna cum laude graduate from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in International Business said she always felt drawn to other causes related to creating positive change within the community.
Wedgwood Christian Services expanding treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Wedgwood Christian Services
and last updated 2020-12-12 07:57:12-05
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Those struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) now have even more options to seek recovery.
Wedgwood Christian Services is expanding their SUD treatment outreach programs by adding a second licensed facility in Greenville, MI. The building features more office space designated to accommodate more counseling sessions and group therapy.
Their SUD outreach and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is tailor-made to aid in the recovery process of those with moderate to significant substance use.
Chris Rivera, Director of SUD Treatment Services at Wedgwood, joined Fox 17 live to discuss the expansion. For more information specific to the SUD program, visit their website or call (616) 831-5552.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Partners will leverage $1.5M in human trafficking prevention funds.
Rachel VerWys
Kent Intermediate School District recently received a federal grant it is using in coordination with a local coalition to increase human trafficking prevention efforts in Kent County.
The $1.5 million Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program grant Kent ISD received in October is one of eight nationally from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons.
In partnership with the Kent County Area Human Trafficking Coalition, Kent ISD will work with coalition member nonprofits Solutions to End Exploitation (SEE) and Wedgwood Christian Services on creating a safer community through prevention education to stop exploitation.