Objective

Empower - Include - Connect

We BELIEVE our kids are the future. With so much going on in the world today, #GRSUMMERPROJECT is a summer initiative created to empower our kids to not only identify problems but lead solutions this summer. By connecting our youth with funding, mentors and opportunity to implement the change they want to see in our local communities .

This summer Magic 104.9, Grand Rapids & surrounding Area Schools , sponsors will ask students to take the #GRSummerProjectpledge. Students will share a problem they want to solve & be teamed up with other students and coaches who are passionate about solving the same problem . With focus on four areas Community Advocacy, Business, Music and Sports. Teams will share their project with our community via Magic 104.9 and Townsquare Media. Videos & Project(s) will be voted on by our community and top project(s) will win $1049.00.

Magic 104.9 Gr Summer Project is also giving musicians sixth grade through college freshmen the opportunity to have their music heard in a big way. Along with being featured on Magic 104.9, the winner will also receive $1,049 and the chance to perform at our #GRSummerProject Talent Showcase. July 20th at HOME in the BOB! Click here to submit your demo: ( Sign up form and contest rules link ) Community will vote and $1049.00 will be awarded to one talented young artist. ($549.00 of which will be donated to artist preferred music program or school / $500.00 will be awarded to student artist)

Non-profits who sponsor and create a team we are paying it forward. For sponsoring $250.00 & you will be given $1500.00 in radio coverage and video content from Townsquare Media to use for your organization. We appreciate you! We believe in highlighting organizations & community partners committed to creating a welcoming community, where talent is grown and all have equal opportunity to be included in leading solutions. *** Students involved thru your organization must take the pledge to be included in this opportunity as well as attend July 20th

Key Goals

Empower & Include our youth in leading the positive change they want to see in our local community.

Remove all obstacles. Allowing our youth to connect their idea to community coaches, organizations and business leaders they may not currently have access to.

Give our community and business professionals fresh perspective from our Grand Rapids area students and encourage all to think differently this summer.

Celebrate Together: As we continue to strive for diversity and inclusion. Celebrate the kids efforts and our community coming together at an end of summer concert. Where work and people are showcased on the big stage!

Key Goals

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    Empower & Include

    Empower & Include our youth in leading the positive change they want to see in our local community.

    Remove all obstacles

    Allowing our youth to connect their idea to community coaches, organizations and business leaders they may not currently have access to.

    Give

    Give our community and business professionals fresh perspective from our Grand Rapids area students and encourage all to think differently this summer.

    Celebrate Together

    As we continue to strive for diversity and inclusion. Celebrate the kids efforts and our community coming together at an end of summer concert. Where work and people are showcased on the big stage!

    I enjoyed all of the meet ups and getting to meet new people, and it was a chance for me to experience new things this Summer.

    Lily Amarandei

    Great job putting together the inaugural GRSummerProject 2018. Thank you for giving these young people a platform and especially I'd like to thank you on behalf of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy for giving our students this opportunity. Our students learned a lot through out the process and really came together because of this project. We look forward to next year and the AOTA Academy students plan on continuing the work they started through the winter into next summer.

    Monk Matthaeus

    Today was a blessing. I got to open up for a national artist and met a few major artist including the legend from back in the 80's Kwame. S/o for 104.9 Magic and #Grsumerproject for giving me this opportunity.

    Kamoni 12th Grade Godwin Heights

    So proud of Lili - she participated in #grsummerproject this summer and proved that she is a real #bosslady! She is compassionate, kind, open and accepting. She makes friends wherever she goes. Not sure how she ended up with me or how she is turning out to be such a good kid!

    Holly Amarandei

    These kids are absolutely amazing. They are our future leaders. Passionate, talented, and working for a change in their community.

    Stephanie Ford

    "As a team we are passionate about inspiring our future leaders in Grand Rapids. Our mission is clear; together we must build a community of inclusion, connection and growth across multiple sectors. Year two of GrSummerProject we continue to grow the platform, based off student feedback. This year we are asking our schools, non-profits, churches and organizations combating issues identified, to submit their project and take action together this summer. Our commitment to community is to do our part to bridge gaps & provide a platform that showcases all the work being done by organizations and student leadership collectively this summer. We believe our students are a key factor in helping us develop new ideas and drive sustainable growth together as a community. "

    Stephanie Gonda
    Director of Sales & Marketing Townsquare Media / Founder Projects for Purpose MI Inc. (501c3)

    #GRsummerPROJECT

    Empowering our youth to be the change they want to see in our community