Grand Rapids

New teen learning center to open in Eastown, holds open house during Bizarre Bazaar

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Open Doors, a school alternative for teens, will open on Lake Drive in July. Founder Rebecca Kirk shares the story behind Open Doors and invites the public to an open house on June 22.

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Literacy Backpack Program links teachers, parents, students, curriculum

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Weekly themed backpacks help kindergarteners and parents engage with classroom material

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Free HIV Testing Day at Planned Parenthood on June 27

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health centers offering FREE HIV Testing by appointment on Thursday, June 27, for National HIV Testing Day.

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Help Us Make Summer Memories

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

What's your favorite summer memory?

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Armentality designs classes intended to build trust, connection, joy

Submitted 06-20-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Laura Armenta is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone, whether through the physical act of dance or experiencing dance itself.

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Bullying Can Hurt Children

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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The wrong crowd to the right crowd: young people work together for positive impact

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young activist Duke Turley works with youth and seeks to provide alternatives to the lifestyles that young people sometimes fall into in Grand Rapids.

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