The Rapidian Home

The Nonprofit Dispatch

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.

If you're a representative of a non-profit organization eager to share your story, take advantage of the opportunity by registering for an NPO account. Access The Rapidian's exclusive self-publishing tools tailored specifically for non-profits.

Ready to contribute? Register Here


 

Faith and Belief Beyond Modernity

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

No theology without culture; but there can be a culture without theology--a situation where many find themselves today: in a theological desert.

view

Story Matters: Tim Joseph says he's never disagreed with the people's choice

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Joseph finds great discoveries at SiTE:LAB while down at ArtPrize, but says he doesn't worry too much about voting because he's always agreed with the public vote.

view

Story Matters: Matt Seager comes back for music in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Matt Seager discovered Grand Rapids' food, beer and music scenes when he attended Aquinas College. Seager sat down with us at Ah Nab Awen Park and told us what makes him still come back to visit Grand Rapids whenever he gets the chance.

view

Story Matters: Tim Milton compares east side of state to West Michigan

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Milton sat down and talked to us while he was at Ah Nab Awen Park and talked to The Rapidian about what he likes about living here after growing up on the east side of the state.

view

Story Matters: Morgan Madden looks for meaning in art

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young Morgan Madden is starting to develop how she looks at art. Last year, she says, she was just looking at sculptures. But this year, she's looking for a lot more.

view

Story Matters: Michele Day and Amanda Lowey compare Grand Rapids to San Francisco

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Day and Lowey talk about the differences between San Francisco and Grand Rapids, how to dress for Michigan winters and their discoveries down at ArtPrize.

view

Story Matters: Samuel Lewis takes in Grand Rapids architecture, design

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

Samuel Lewis has visited Grand Rapids several times over the past 10 years, and has seen the downtown area go from "beautiful and dead" to nearing its full potential.

view

Story Matters: Aaron Bannasch sees growth in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aaron Bannasch has seen Grand Rapids transform from a big town to a small city over the seven years he's lived here. Where does he think we'll be in 10 years?

view

Story Matters: Chris Waterman, Jeremy Wells, Joe Wells get to share ArtPrize together

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

These brothers and friends grew up together and this year got to experience ArtPrize together as adults.

view

Story Matters: Dale Schipper recommends river, breweries downtown

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dale Schipper stopped by the story fort while he was visiting SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize, and had several events and experiences to recommend in the downtown area.

view

Browse