Ten years ago, one family was changed forever when Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia lost his life in a tragic accident. Instead of letting darkness win Alia’s widow, Kassy Alia Ray, turned tragedy into redemption by eventually founding Serve & Connect, a nonprofit that fosters change through sustainable police and community partnerships.

Fast forwarding to October 2025, Greg’s Place celebrated its grand opening at 8131 Brookfield Rd. The location, a revitalized building in the Woodfield neighborhood, now also serves as the home to Serve & Connect.

Greg’s Place is a community hub dedicated to increasing access to vital resources, creating safe spaces for kids and strengthening connections among neighbors specifically in the Decker Blvd. and Woodfield neighborhoods.

The grand opening

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