homeless

Michelle Cuppy is an artist and a photographer. She has also volunteered at Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids. Cuppy has combined her talents with her passion for helping the homeless to create "Dreamers" for ArtPrize Eight.

When Chelsea Lassen decided to spend an afternoon with friends exploring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids Wednesday, she didn’t expect to leave in a panic. “After leaving dinner hours later, I unzipped my pocket only to find no car keys,” said Lassen, a ‘05 graduate of Lakeview High School in Battle Creek...

This is a pretty inspiring story actually. The 5/3rd riverbank run is this weekend, and several people who consider themselves homeless will compete in the 10K. Everyone has had some tough points in their lives, and what a great way for everyone involved to be a part of a great event for West Michigan.