Events

IGGR Events

Friday, January 23 at 4 to 5 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196. Future dates/locations:

Jan 23 - Fuller over I-196
Jan 30 - Fuller over I-196
Feb 6 - Hall over US-131 – Hours change starting this week, 4 to 5 pm. (We have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.)

Upcoming IGGR Members & Friends meetings in 2026, all at 6:30 pm at Fountain Street Church:

January 26: This meeting will kick off with a short performance by the Grand Rapids Girls’ Choral Academy. We will be presenting our full campaign for this election year so you can prepare to get involved to help us turn around key seats up and down the ballot. Special Guest Kathy Harris from ProActive will also speak. We will be serving beer and wine. Please bring a snack to share. Free childcare will be provided from 6:15 to 8:15pm in the Mezzanine overlooking the Social Hall where the meeting takes place.
February 23: Dr. Kristin Oldenberg, the new Medical Director at the Kent County Health Department, will share information about current health services offered by the County. After overall high living costs, healthcare is the next hottest issue for Kent County residents. This presentation will prepare you with helpful information to support your discussions on this topic with friends and family. We will also have a Volunteer Fair at this meeting so you can sign up to support specific initiatives.
March 23: “Opposing Tyranny with Nonviolent Civil Resistance.” Professor Gary Stark will talk about the various forms of non-violent resistance that individuals can take

New: We are now providing free babysitting during the meetings!

Events from other organizations

Tuesday, January 20 at 2 - 5 pm. {Grand Rapids} Free America Walkout. Meet in front of the Van Andel Arena, and we will march on the sidewalks through our city, making sure to pass by the courthouse and the police station downtown. Bring signs, or whatever else you may need. Remember, this is a peaceful protest. One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. 2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. On January 20, we call on our communities to turn your back and walk out on fascism. Sponsored by the Women’s March.

Wednesday, January 21 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE.

Thursday, January 22 at 5:15 pm. Show Me the Public Money: Public Benefit for Public Investment. Fountain Street Church. When Grand Rapids decides to spend our public money, especially on development, who benefits and who decides? Grand Rapids City Commission elections are coming up in 2026. What are our priorities for development and our public money? Will the broader community benefit or just a select few? Join Together West Michigan to learn how you can help set the agenda. Choose from one of three sessions below at Fountain Street Church. Register for an event here. Hosted by Together West Michigan

Thursday, January 22 at 5:15 PM in the social hall (dinner included)
Sunday, January 25 at 12:30 PM in the chapel (lunch included)
Saturday, January 31 at 10 AM in the chapel (Coffee and Bagels included)

Friday, January 23 at 4 - 5 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park). (Alternates weekly with Jupiter Ave Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River). Upcoming dates:

January 30: Jupiter Ave Bridge
February 7: Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

Saturday, January 24 at 12 - 2 pm. Stand Against ICE and Prisons for Profit. Protest GEO Group’s North Lake concentration camp at the Geo ICE Processing Facility, 4016 M-37, Baldwin. Every Saturday, weather permitting. (We do not protest at the facility during visitation hours due to visitation being cancelled because of on site protests.) Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin. In addition: The Stop Avelo Coalition Celebration & Debrief call. Who’s ready to collectively celebrate and debrief? Here’s the link for the Stop Avelo Coalition national call on February 4 at 7 pm ET. Please RSVP here.

Saturday, January 24 at 3 - 4 pm. Stop ICE for Good. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin. Upcoming dates:

February 7
February 21

Saturday, January 31 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Every other week. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA Facebook group. Upcoming dates:

February 14
February 28

February 14

Saturday, January 24 at 3 - 4 pm. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Every other week. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Upcoming dates:

February 7
February 21

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