I Am West Side

I Am West Side Uniting the Westside and all those who call themselves Westsiders. WEST SIDE
It’s more than a place. It’s more than a label. It’s an experience. Young and old.

It’s a culture… one with a rich history and beautiful diversity. And at the heart of our West Side culture is the people that live, work, worship, and play here. People from all walks of life. Rich and poor. Black and white and every color in between. To continue to make the West Side a great place for everyone, let’s work together to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the people that make up

the fabric of the West Side. You are West Side

I am West Side


The I Am West Side movement is not just a t-shirt, it is an initiative to celebrate the diversity of the people that make up the fabric of the West Side. Those that live here, work here, worship here or play here. Both English and Spanish versions of the shirts will be sold exclusively at the local business listed below. Shirts will be sold for $15 each. By purchasing and wearing an I Am West Side t-shirt you are helping to honor the rich history of West Side culture while contributing to its exciting future. All of the sales of the t-shirts will be used to fund the Resurgence after-school program for local Westwood Middle School students. So, go ahead, visit a local West Side business, buy a shirt or three. Take a pic and tag us in it (, IG & FB). Post it on our I Am West Side FB page and help to make the West Side a beautiful place for all.

04/13/2026

🎉 Volunteer Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

The 2026 Community Cleanup is expanding to TWO citywide days — May 1 & May 2.

Join volunteers across Grand Rapids as we clean up neighborhoods and celebrate community.

👉 Get details + register: https://mailchi.mp/westgrand.org/2026-community-cleanup-4-10-2026

Choose your location, enjoy volunteer perks, and be part of this 17-year tradition.

Two Days. One City.

West Grand Neighborhood Organization has received it's order. Tshirts of all types are now in stock. WGNO will be bringi...
01/27/2026

West Grand Neighborhood Organization has received it's order. Tshirts of all types are now in stock. WGNO will be bringing them to the DeVos Place Convention Center for the annual Auto show. Come to the booth meet staff and board members. In addition WGNO is seeking neighborhood residents and business owners to serve on the board!

Please click the link to complete this form.

This is West Side for all people! Join in and help. Every gift matters!
01/15/2026

This is West Side for all people! Join in and help. Every gift matters!

The West Grand community has spoken clearly — we need more spaces for learning, wellness, safety, food access, and opportunity. We also have a rare and extraordinary chance to have those needs met under one historical roof: the former Stocking Elementary School.Today, this building sits unused. Bu...

One roof, multiple services! Let's Go!
12/04/2025

One roof, multiple services! Let's Go!

Hey West Side, We got this!
12/02/2025

Hey West Side, We got this!

The Grinch is on the move… don’t make it easy!
86% of car thefts happen because the vehicle wasn’t locked.
This season:
🔐 Lock it
🎁 Lose the valuables
🌟 Park smart
👀 Stay alert

If you see suspicious activity, call 911.
Let’s keep West Grand merry, bright, and SAFE! 🎄✨

04/27/2025

The board voted to launch laws 3.0 stay tuned

For people under 45 fighting Brest Cancer. There is help from the State of Michigan.
07/22/2024

For people under 45 fighting Brest Cancer. There is help from the State of Michigan.

Young Breast Cancer Survivor Program

04/03/2024

We will see you at the Community Cleanup! 10 shirts will be given away!

01/30/2024

We will be at the West Side Community Clean Up ! We will see you on 4/20!

We like our parks!
12/06/2023

We like our parks!

Hello! The Parks and Recreation department is seeking additional feedback for the Tremont Greenspace. In June 2023 we hosted an open house in the park and received a variety of feedback from residents. We are seeking additional input to further determine the needs of the community. We will use the i...

09/22/2023

Westside Dumpster day, bring id, must have a grand rapids address

08/23/2023

Shirts are now in stock West Grand Neighborhood Organization! Let's show our West Side Pride!

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