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.

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Glance at the Past - Smith's Opera House

Submitted 04-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

During its later years the Opera House became known as "wicked old Smith's Opera House" as burlesque became the standard fare. Some saw its redemption when Mel Trotter turned it into a rescue mission in1900.

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Glance at the Past - The Woman's Club

Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Ladies Literary Club, founded in 1873, was at the leading edge of the women's club movement established for the intellectual and cultural advancement of women.

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Update: Final week of Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign signals need for new push

Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids is in striking distance of a $50,000 grant to help its nonprofit organizations fight hunger.

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Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

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Paul Cebar - "Just That Cold"

Submitted 04-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs From the Second Floor is a collaboration between WYCE (88.1fm), GRTV, and The Rapidian of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center.

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Glance at the Past - The First Art Museum

Submitted 04-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

The first home of the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the failed venture of Port Sheldon have an interesting historical connection.

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TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization, is holding its 2nd fundraiser with The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am, featuring Jesse Fick, BangCrush, Seng, Bermudas, DJ DigiMark, and a Drag Show.

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Glance at the Past - The Milliners

Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

The first milliner, a career practiced solely by women, opened her hat shop at the corner of Monroe and Ottawa in 1838. By 1900 over one hundred women listed milliner as their occupation in the city directory.

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