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Hope Is Where the Heart Is

John Ball Area Neighbors wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.

ACTIVITIES

John Ball Area Neighbors is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Non-Profit Organization is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our neighborhood's biggest challenges. We make sure our partners are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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MEMBERSHIPS

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RESIDENT

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NON-PROFIT

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BUSINESS

-COMMUNITY DISCOUNT CARD FOR USE AT LOCAL BUSINESSES
-VOTE IN BOARD ELECTIONS ONCE A YEAR
-CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Neighborhood Gardens

Community Garden

We started our first community garden May 2023 at 700 Butterworth in partnership with The Rapids. John Ball Zoo has also helped add pollinator plants . Currently all of the plots have been rented from neighbors so we are looking to add more plots next season! If you are interested in renting a garden bed plot, please contact us via email at info@swangr.org.

Community Herb Garden

The herb garden is located at Westown Commons Park (752 Watson SW) along Straight St SW. This project is a collaboration between a neighbor that adopted the park as the park ambassador, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and the neighborhood association. Currently there is chives, thyme, sage, and lemon balm.

“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope”

Martin Luther

KEY PEOPLE

Committed to the Cause

John Ball Area Neighbors has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.