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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Youth volunteers partnering with the American Red Cross for Global Youth Service Day Project

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

In honor of Global Youth Service Day, the American Red Cross and Army Strong Community Center have coordinated an event to empower youth in expressing their support towards veterans and milirary families, while simultaneously creating meaningful gifts for the service members and their families.

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Glance at the Past - The Tourist Building

Submitted 04-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

The original tenant of the one story Georgian style building at the west edge of Fulton St. Park, now Veteran's Park, was the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association, which had maintained it headquarters in Grand Rapids since its founding in 1917.

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Doug MacLeod - All I Have Is My Blues

Submitted 04-13-2012 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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Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys - Tied Down To You

Submitted 04-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

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Grand Rapids vies for $1M grant in Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign

Submitted 04-09-2012 under NONPROFITS

Users can cast daily votes for Grand Rapids on Walmart's Facebook page.

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Glance at the Past - The Lone Eagle

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

It was a memorable day in 1927 when Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis were welcomed to Grand Rapids by the largest reception in the city's history.

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Glance at the Past - Eagle Hotel

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Eagle Hotel, built in 1834, served the residents and visitors of the city for ninety-nine years. It had many landlords during its tenure, but one was remembered for killing a guest.

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