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The City of Grand Rapids plans to cut $13 million from its upcoming  fiscal budget. Gov. Whitmer announces "Futures for Frontliners" program  and investments to make child care more affordable and accessible for  Michigan families. The Michigan Department of Treasury is providing  assistance for student loans. A Grand Rapids area chef wins $10,000 for  her restaurant’s generosity throughout the pandemic. Local residents are  encouraged at this time to share their own stories and perspectives  related to the COVID-19 situation on The Rapidian's platform. https://therapidian.org/covid-19-grand-rapids-wednesday-april-29-updates  



Grand Rapids Strategic Priorities Page:

https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Our-City/News-Media/City%E2%80%99s-strategic-priorities-COVID-19-drive-preliminary-fiscal-plan  



Governor Gretchen Whitmer Press Release Page:

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640---,00.html  



Michigan Treasury Department Statement:  

https://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,4679,7-121-1755_1963-527231--,00.html  



The Unicorn Feeding the Front Lines Video:

https://www.facebook.com/ReturningTheFavor/videos/2864591286963826/?v=2864591286963826  



https://therapidian.org/