Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
Jenn Schaub has had a diverse work experience. From 1997 to 1998, they worked as an Arts Instructor at Newaygo County Community Arts. jenn then worked as a Framer at Eastown Frame Gallery from 2000 to 2005. In 2005, Schaub joined Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids as the Neighborhood Revitalization Department Program Manager, where they were responsible for coordinating and executing neighborhood revitalization programming. jenn also worked as the Director of Community Building and Engagement at Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids starting in August 2018. Additionally, Schaub co-chaired the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Grand Rapids from 2007 to 2013.
Jenn Schaub attended Grand Valley State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Printmaking. jenn also pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The specific years of their education and any additional academic experiences are not mentioned.
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
Dwelling Place improves the lives of people by creating quality affordable housing, providing essential support services and serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. Since 1980, we have worked diligently to improve the quality of housing and to prevent the displacement of downtown Grand Rapids' low-income residents. At first, we worked building by building, turning vacant or dilapidated buildings into safe, quality apartments. We started block by block and then street by street, until now, we are tackling the revitalization of neighborhoods. Dwelling Place remains staunchly committed to providing support services to neighbors struggling with issues surrounding homelessness. Often, the underlying cause for homelessness is mental illness, physical and learning disabilities, poverty, domestic violence and substance abuse. The Dwelling Place Resident Support Services Program has a team of highly-qualified, well-trained staff who provide services, hand-in-hand with many community organizations, to more than 300 individuals and families, at any given time. Over the past few years, Dwelling Place has developed the resources to undertake neighborhood revitalization on a much larger scale. Our neighborhood revitalization efforts infuse neglected neighborhoods with businesses, transform blighted areas through rehabilitation efforts, and create destinations by establishing interesting attractions and events.