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20 Grand Rapids student artists named SmartArt finalists
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The 20 finalists for this year’s SmartArt competition have been announced. Backed by Consumers Energy, ArtPrize and Grand Rapids Public Schools, the annual competition asks GRPS students to create works focused on environmental issues and sustainability. This year’s finalists were picked by experts from Cultivate, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University. You can go see the 20 finalists through June at GRPS’ Lyman S. Parks Administration Building on Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The top 10 finalists’ work will be displayed at the Consumers Energy substation at Fulton Street and Market Avenue during ArtPrize this fall. The winner, who will get a scholarship from Consumers, will be announced Sept. 15. ArtPrize 2024 is scheduled to run Sept. 13 to Sept. 28.
Anti-drug abuse program offers help at police stations
IONIA, Mich. (WOOD) — With a new partnership in place, Ionia County residents can now seek treatment for substance abuse by simply walking into a local police station. “Hope Not Handcuffs” is an initiative from Families Against Narcotics, a Michigan nonprofit that works to help people and families who are affected by substance abuse. MDHHS: Project at jails aims to fight opioid abuse The nonprofit on Thursday announced that the program is now up and running at the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office, as well as at two police departments in the county. Now, Ionia County residents who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse can walk into a participating agency — the sheriff’s office in Ionia, the police department in Belding or the police department in Portland — and ask for help. A trained FAN volunteer, known as an “angel,” will meet them, help them get treatment and connect them with peer support services. Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious “In every community, there are people dealing with addiction. Ours is no different,” said Ionia County Sheriff Charlie Noll in a statement. “Partnering with Hope Not Handcuffs is another way that the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office is providing tools for those who want help and do not know where to look.” According to FAN, 142 law enforcement agencies and community partners across the state have implemented Hope Not Handcuffs. W. MI mom: Overdose epidemic didn’t just happen yesterday The nonprofit is also looking for volunteers in Ionia County. “Our volunteer Angels are such an integral part of the Hope Not Handcuffs initiative,” Hope Not Handcuffs Program Director Kim Baffo stated. “By volunteering as an Angel, people can assist fellow community members in finding recovery and getting a fresh start on life.” If you’re interested, you can visit familiesagainstnarcotics.org to learn more.
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