The Heartside area of HDNA’s boundaries has a long history of change and struggle. In order to embrace its ingenuity and strengths, members of the community were able to let their voices be heard on WKTV Voices last year! Listen to these stories of different community members of the Heartside area!
Lisa talks with Tommie about the Heartside community and what attracts him to it. They also discuss Tommie's work history and how that influences his artwork and legacy. Conversation recorded March 21, 2019.
Tommie Wallace and Lisa Blackburn
Mark and Cassidy discuss their favorite things about Heartside and why they both have a passion to see it grow. They also talk about Cassidy's experience with Dwelling Place, her work in South Africa, and moving out of their comfort zones. Conversation recorded on March 21, 2019.
Mark Tangen and Cassidy Bernhardt
Marvin and Heather talk about their experiences and joys of working with Dwelling Place. They also chat about their love for the Heartside neighborhood and what they'd love to see happen to it in the future. Recorded Feb. 7, 2019.
Marvin Thomas and Heather Ibrahim
Brian and Victoria talk about the Heartside neighborhood and its importance to them and the community. Victoria also describes her difficult journey through life and how she came back to Grand Rapids. Recorded on Feb. 7, 2019.
Brian Molhoek and Victoria Kool
VOICES conversation with Thomas Carpenter and Brooke Jevicks in Heartside (Grand Rapids, Mich.) recorded Oct. 29, 2018.
Brooke Jevicks and Thomas Carpenter
VOICES conversation with Mallory Patterson, Alysha White, Jennifer Schaub & Latesha Lipscomb in Heartside (Grand Rapids, Mich.), recorded on Oct. 29, 2018.
Mallory Strobl, Alysha Lach-White, Jenn Schaub, and Latesha Lipscomb
VOICES conversation with Dennis Sturtevant and Annamarie Buller in Heartside (Grand Rapids, Mich.) recorded on Oct. 29, 2018.
Dennis Sturtevant and Annamarie Buller
Larry tells Mark his story about his experience in Heartside and how he got there. They also talk about many ministries that they are involved in and tackle issues like the lack of affordable housing and what Dwelling Place is doing to fix that. Conversation recorded on March 21, 2019.
Mark Vandermeer and Larry Dean White
Spencer and Kiel talk about working with the homeless population at Degage Ministries and why that is so important. Daniel discusses his experience of being homeless and how he got through that with the help of Degage. They all talk about the Heartside community and what they love about it.
