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Statement on Patrick Lyoya

April 14, 2022 On Monday, April 4, 2022, Patrick Lyoya, a 26 year-old father, friend, son, and member of the Grand Rapids community was shot and killed by an officer of the Grand Rapids Police Department. Patrick was a Congolese refugee and he did not speak English as...

Remembering Alex Reyes

Remembering Alex Reyes

December 8, 2021 It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share that Alexander Reyes, our friend and a YNPN-GR board member, has passed away.  Alex was committed to making an impact in his community through his work with many nonprofit organizations in...

Job Postings Require Salary Ranges

After extensive discussions and thorough research, the YNPN.GR Board of Directors is now requiring all job postings to include salary ranges.  As of April 1, 2021, all organizations posting jobs on our site must include a salary range for the advertised role. At...

AAPI Statement of Support

March 22, 2021 We strongly denounce the increase in violence, racism, and hate that has transpired against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) all around the country in recent weeks and throughout the past year during the COVID-19 global pandemic. We grieve...

YNPN.GR Reflects on the January 6 Acts of Terrorism

January 9, 2021 YNPN.GR Reflects on the January 6 Acts of Terrorism On Wednesday, January 6 2021, we witnessed a violent act of terrorism at our nation’s Capitol. Like many of you, we found the act so egregious and appalling that it took time for us to reflect and...

Black Lives Matter

June 2, 2020 - Revised April 26, 2021 The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids’ (YNPN-GR) mission is to empower emerging professionals to thrive, grow, and build community within the nonprofit sector. Yet the recent events in Grand Rapids, and across...