[HAS HEART] News
Welcome to the [HAS HEART] News page! Here, you'll find the latest updates, stories, and announcements about our projects, events, and the impact we're making in the community.
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 10
The ribbon-cutting ceremony included words from Richard App, the City’s retail, retention & attraction specialist, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City Manager Mark Washington, president & CEO
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 09
While an unusual Halloween snowstorm was blanketing downtown Grand Rapids, inside the Coffee Shop was cozy and crazy with pictures getting hung, supplies being organized,
NOW HIRING! Coffee Shop Employees
[HAS HEART] is now hiring(!) 3-5 employees who will create an atmosphere of connection between the military & civilian worlds through coffee & conversations at
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 08
All of the coffee equipment has been installed, the soft-serve ice cream machine has run through its first batch of premium vanilla custard, the exterior
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 07
The countertops are being installed with the bigger coffee equipment items in place, the bench seating and retail display wall are being constructed, custom mosaic
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 06
The coffee bar is being built on the inside while the back area gets dug down deep in preparation for the finished patio opening out
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 05
The coffee bar backsplash, tile flooring, and a custom powder coated LaMarzocco espresso machine is all happening as we work on getting closer to opening
WANTED: Donated Uniforms
[HAS HEART] is asking the community to donate their excess battle dress uniforms (BDUs) and other military-issued items to be repurposed into bench cushions and
HAS HEART Speaks to U.S. House of Representatives Committee
HAS HEART’s U.S. Navy veteran Co-Founder, Michael Hyacinthe, was asked to share his story of service and entrepreneurial experience with the U.S. House of Representative
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 04
The drywall, mudding, and bar build-out starts inside while the outdoor patio work begins at the HAS HEART Coffee Shop.
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 03
The plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems have all been upgraded and replaced as the drywall starts to be applied inside the HAS HEART Coffee Shop.
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 02
Progress is happening in the HAS HEART Coffee Shop, including a renovation preview for local media coverage of the space.
Coffee Shop Renovations Update 01
After more than 5 years of planning, fundraising, and dreaming of opening the HAS HEART Coffee Shop, the walls are coming down, and renovations are
50 STATES PROJECT EXHIBIT @SCA
[HAS HEART] is proud to showcase the first, of hopefully many, art museum exhibits of the 50 States: Veterans + Artists United working tour. The
YELLOW RIBBON PROJECT
Military families tie yellow ribbons around trees to support soldiers returning home. Expanding this tradition as an artist, military mom, and veteran’s wife, Pamela Alderman
PISTONS X HAS HEART – HOOPS FOR TROOPS
In partnership with Detroit Habitat for Humanity, [HAS HEART] paired Vietnam U.S. Navy Veteran Byron Tucker and Detroit Pistons in-house graphic designer Alex Trajkovski at
AIRSTREAM X [HAS HEART]
After living nearly two years on the road in one, [HAS HEART] is proud to partner with Airstream for some exclusive “50 States” tour inspired
VETERANS DAY 2019
[HAS HEART] celebrated Veterans Day with a long weekend’s worth of events and local partnerships. We opened a temporary pop-up shop in the building we’ve
NEW! STICKER DECALS
[HAS HEART] is excited to launch the “50 States: Veterans + Artists United” project designs from each state in sticker decal format with the help
Failure Lab: Saugatuck
This Saturday, September 21, at 7:30PM at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, our co-Founder and Executive Director, Michael Hyacinthe will be sharing a piece
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEECH
Recently, our Co-Founder and Creative Director, Tyler Way had the opportunity to share [HAS HEART] and the 50 States: Veterans + Artists United at the
We Need a Tow [Vehicle]
With only ELEVEN states (Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan) left to complete our nationwide mission, we
Podcast Feature
Tyler Way and Kendra Clapp Olguin who have been taking [HAS HEART] across the country on the “50 States: Veterans + Artists United” tour were
FUNDING NEEDS TO FINISH
With the support of many hands, we’ve been on the road for 545 days, driven 39,095 miles, visited 36 states, completed 38 projects, have worked
AUSTIN, TX LECTURE EVENT
As a part of the Texas state project of the “50 States: Artists + Veterans United” tour hosted by USAA in partnership with AIGA Austin,
AIGA DESIGN PARTNERSHIP
Years in the making, a partnership with AIGA and its 70+ chapters made up of over 25,000 creative-minded members is the key for the future
ERIC LUND UPDATE: DOUBLE ARM TRANSPLANT
In November, Sgt. (Ret.) Eric Lund received a call he’s always been waiting for but never knew when it would come… On the other end
GREETING CARDS
For help when it’s difficult to know what to say, [HAS HEART] has partnered with Michigan-based greeting card company, Design-Design to create a line of
ALPHA INDUSTRIES x [HAS HEART]
[HAS HEART] is proud, honored, and excited to officially announce our apparel partnership with American military heritage brand, Alpha Industries.
ARTPRIZE 2017 EXHIBIT: TOP-5 NOMINATED
ArtPrize 2017 is underway at our home base of Grand Rapids, MI — marking our 6th annual HERO[series] exhibit and pop-up shop. Within the first
STARBUCKS x HAS HEART POP-UP SHOP
[HAS HEART] + Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room have collaborated for a special “Handpicked at the Roastery” pop-up shop featuring the design and artwork
50 STATES: TOUR SCHEDULE
We’re taking our HERO[series] concept on the road to partner a Veteran with a graphic designer in all 50 states with the shared mission to