SOUTH WEST AREA NEIGHBORS · SINCE 1993

A stronger West Side, together.

South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) brings residents together through neighborhood leadership, safety, resources, and community improvement. Since 1992, we’ve helped neighbors connect, get involved, and shape the places we call home.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 29
2026 Westside Trunk-or-Treat
Harrison Park Academy
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Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Harrison Park Academy, Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
FREE costumes, candy, resource tables, and family fun with West Grand Neighborhood Organization and South West Area Neighbors. Thursday, October 29, 5:30–7:30 PM at Harrison Park Academy, 1440 Davis Ave. NW. Host a decorated car or table: https://form.jotform.com/262295447465164. Candy and monetary donations welcome. Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1987030625278800/

Neighborhood Garden

Community Garden

Grow with us at 700 Butterworth. Partners include The Rapids and John Ball Zoo. To adopt a garden plot, email info@swangr.org.

The Blue Bridge over the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rooted in the West Side.

Serving neighbors since 1993 through resident leadership, neighborhood safety, and community improvement.

Meet the Team

You can reach out to the team at Info@swangr.org

Eliza Hall - Executive Director

John Schultz - President

Wesley Wilson - Vice President

Kendra Smith - Treasurer

Nathan Mehmed - Secretary

Chris Swank - Board Member

Sanford Cummings - Board Member

Jana Kuiper - Board Member

Contact SWAN

Lincoln Park Lodge · 1120 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

info@swangr.org

Please note our new phone number

(616) 329-7437