🚨 STOP THE HATE: Grand Rapids, It's Time to Change the Narrative 🚨
Grand Rapids and Surrounding Cities: Your Voice is the Catalyst for Change.
Tired of the headlines? Ready to move past the 'new norm' of division, rising vehicle thefts, violent offenses, and the systemic challenges that pull our youth out of the community? The time for dialogue is over—the time for action and unity is now.
Join community leaders, dedicated citizens, and urban professionals for the annual Stop the HATE UNITY Walk! We believe that "As a Village, WE can change the narrative!"
EVENT DETAILS
* DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025
* LOCATION: Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
* TIME:
* 10:30 AM: Community Gathering & Resource Check-in
* 11:00 AM: UNITY WALK Begins! (We walk violence and hate out of our community)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Following the powerful walk, we will rally back at Rosa Parks Circle for an afternoon dedicated to empowerment:
* 🎤 Impactful Speakers: Hear from voices driving positive systemic change in our city.
* 📚 Valuable Resources: Connect with organizations offering essential resources and programs specifically tailored to empower our youth.
* 🎁 Raffles & Networking: Engage, connect, and win prizes!
Our youth and community desperately need each other. This is more than a walk; it’s a public statement of our collective commitment to a safer, more unified Grand Rapids.
GET INVOLVED
Are you an organization, business, or resource provider looking to support our youth? We need you!
PRE-REGISTER HERE to be a RESOURCE:
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For details about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or how to support, please contact:
Samika Douglas
Email:
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Phone: 616-890-6831
Presented by: City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, Samika Douglas, Uptown Church, GRPD
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