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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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Glance at the Past - Once Upon A Time

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NONPROFITS

Early hotels called their guests to meals with loud bells, and saloons served free lunches, heavy on the seasoning, to keep their customers thirsty.

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Hope Anita Smith visits GAAH Press Club

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club spent a morning talking to award winning poet Hope Anita Smith and wrote about their experience meeting her.

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Appleseed Collective - Madly Crazy Darlin

Submitted 06-20-2012 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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Local volunteer is coming back to giving back

Submitted 06-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

Jason reflects on his volunteerism journey - the paths he's taken both in thinking and in action since his first experience in giving to the community.

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In Season: Week of June 17

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Check out what's in season for the week of June 17: We still have Strawberries and Cherries, but get them before they are gone!

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Darfur refugee remains optimistic, finds new home in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

With World Refugee Day Celebration this Saturday, Bethany Christian Services PARA is sharing stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives.

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Shannon Stephens - Face Like Ours

Submitted 06-15-2012 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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Dads get their day as parents learn to play

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Connections program helps parents learn about their children’s development and find out how to help them grow through play.

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Men's Spirituality Breakfast Series - Discerning Life's Choices

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us at Dominican Center at Marywood for the Men's Spirituality Breakfast - thought-provoking conversation and a healthy delicious breakfast.

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SiTE:LAB at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 06-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Blandford Nature Center blends with SiTE:LAB for the Third Annual Field of Green Festival.

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