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Tools & Resources

The Downtown Neighbor Network helps provide residents with quick and easy access to general information that neighbors might find useful or necessary. This page aims to serve as a central location for all information useful to Downtown neighbors. If you know a tool or resource that is missing from this page and would be helpful to include, please let us know!

Call 211 (Social Services)

A turnkey way for neighbors in need to find social service information. Call 211, use the chat, or send an email.

Call 311 (The City)

The City offers easy ways to report issues and ask questions about your neighborhood. Dial 311 or download the app.

Homeless Outreach

Are you concerned about a neighbor sleeping outside? Learn more about the City of Grand Rapids Homeless Outreach Team.

Grand Rapids Police Department

Access resident resources, strategic plans, crime maps, and dashboards and how to best connect with GRPD for assistance.

Kent County Health Department

Access resident resources for programs and services, clinics, and best advice offered to all residents of Kent County.

Ward-Specific Newsletters

Subscribe to a monthly e-newsletter from the City of Grand Rapids. Neighbors learn about new programs, road construction, and more.

Find Construction

For street construction and closure information, check out the City’s streets repair page. Neighbors can also sign up for email updates.

Find Fun Events

If you are looking for things to do around town, regularly visit Experience Grand Rapids, GR Now, or Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.’s Facebook events page.