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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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Learn to use the gift of empathic listening.

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Two programs at DCM this month: understand your personality and learn to listen empathically.

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My furnace adventure, part one

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Self defined as part of the "working poor," Creston neighbor describes her experiences replacing her furnace in the cold of spring.

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Just Economics

Submitted 01-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Just Economics: A five-session process for faith communities, commons, taxes, poverty, wealth, simple, sustainable, Dominican center, Marywood,

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Brendan Loughrey - "The Boys of the Old Brigade"

Submitted 01-13-2014 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 11, 2014

Submitted 01-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

This is a full listing of foods prepared or grown locally, ready for you at the Fulton Street Farmers Market this Saturday from 10-1.

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Two progams + one new year = revitalizing your life in 2014

Submitted 01-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

Take charge of your life in 2014 - the stresses, the mechanical monotonous activities. Find them, step through them, and move them out of your mind and life. It will be a good year.

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It's cold- Is there climate change?

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

“No, today does not prove or disprove climate change..."

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Story Matters: Tina Ureña, Gracie Aylmer share the college students' perspective on Grand Rapids beer culture

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tina Ureña and Gracie Aylmer stopped by to talk to The Rapidian during their visit to Brewery Vivant's Wood-Aged Beer Fest.

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Story Matters: Samantha Grummet finds "anything and everything" at ArtPrize

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Samantha Grummett shares the story of a 5-year-old experiencing ArtPrize and receiving a gift from an artist, and talks about the variety of work available to broaden horizons during ArtPrize.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Candace Benson

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artist and volunteer, Candace Benson, discovers beautiful and therapeutic ways to venture out from bipolar disorder.

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