Community Foundation Grants Grand Rapids Schools $400,000

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The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has given $400,000 to Grand Rapids schools as part of its anticipated Challenge Scholars $4.5 million initiative to keep students at Harrison Park Elementary and Westwood Middle School in school and on course for a college degree.

The initiative includes renewable scholarships or vocational training for students. Challenge Scholars targets low-income students by helping them secure college degrees and accomplish quality academic credentials.


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