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GRIL U participants teens graduate from college

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Mario Adkins, Jordana Seebeck and Terrill Charleston, GRIL U teen leadership program graduates, have now also graduated from local colleges.

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Ottawa Hills students pay it forward

Submitted 04-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ottawa Hills High School GRIL Leadership students read with Shawnee Park Elementary School students.

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Grand Rapidians ride Sea to Sea to fight local, global poverty

Submitted 02-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Sea to Sea 2013 Bike Tour is a nine week, 3,900-mile cycling trek across North America designed to raise awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world.

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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Chinese proverbs, sayings come alive thanks to Calvin profs

Submitted 06-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College profs translate and explain many Chinese proverbs and sayings.

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Alger Heights couple turns sweet hobby into community-focused business

Submitted 06-01-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Steve and Mellisa Verstrate put a unique spin on cupcakes in Alger Heights. They continue to expand their offerings while always keeping the community in mind by providing gluten-free and vegan offerings and sourcing their cafe with local ingredients.

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