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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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In Season: November 30, 2013

Submitted 11-30-2013 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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Literacy and life skills go hand in hand at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center

Submitted 11-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Students overcome adversity and look to the future, one day of hard work at a time

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Brewery Vivant, Twisted Rooster fundraiser pulls thousands of meals for West Michigan's hungry

Submitted 11-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Nov. 21 tap takeover raised money for anti-hunger group Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank.

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Don't be afraid to be different

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

LeMarr shares his challenge to his peers.

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Local History: North Park Bridge

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Read about the North Park bridge and where it is now. Chances are you didn't even know you've walked on it lately.

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Brewery Vivant takes over Twisted Rooster to fight hunger

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Twisted Rooster features seven Vivant ales, including a new seasonal heavy-hitter, to benefit Feeding America West Michigan.

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Robert Cray - "Great Big Old House"

Submitted 11-15-2013 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: November 23, 2013

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you.

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Story Matters: Lily Meng describes Grand Rapids, reveals favorite works at ArtPrize

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lily Meng found two artworks at this year's ArtPrize that stand out in her mind, and she explains what impressed her about them. She also describes what she means when uses one word to describe this city: "colorful."

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Story Matters: Erika Nowak's future art education career inspired by ArtPrize

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Erika Nowak talks about how what she sees at ArtPrize inspires how she'll teach art in the future. She loves to find work that she wants to stay with and continue to discover more details.

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