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Discover the rich tapestry of West Michigan's non-profit sector highlighted in The Rapidian's Nonprofit Dispatch. Gain insight directly from local organizations actively engaged in the realms of arts, culture, service, faith, and collaboration. These compelling narratives are graciously shared by a diverse array of non-profit entities in Grand Rapids.

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Community Media Center to share media expertise, celebrate diverse voices

Submitted 01-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

The CMC, with platforms for sharing community news in radio, television and online news, is launching new programming geared to remove mass communication and media barriers in under-represented neighborhoods.

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Stop and be still; walk slowly and listen.

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Not magic, but a spiritual practice to release the things in our life that push at us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Come, walk the Labyrinth.

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Community responds to lack of diversity in recent GRPD hiring

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

A letter from LINC Community Revitalization and endorsed by other leaders to the City of GR on the recent list of 2014 Grand Rapids Police Department appointees, which show a lack of diversity.

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LINC 2013: Year in Review

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

This year has been an incredibly inspirational year at LINC. We have grown as an organization, adding new members and projects, always working towards holistic community revitalization in the neighborhoods we serve. We thought we’d take a moment and show you all we do.

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New Direction for Heartside Gallery

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio is extending to even more programming through two new employees. Exciting changes to come!

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Greensky Bluegrass - "Nine Days"

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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In Season: January 18, 2014

Submitted 01-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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"It's priceless, and it's free"

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

One young woman's journey to a career helping others, a story that would not have happened without the DREAM Act and an employment coach turned friend.

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Brendan Loughrey - "Living in the Heart of Ireland"

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Mentoring matters: helping those in need

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

This January our country celebrates the 13th annual National Mentoring Month, and D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring programs to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults.

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