Children
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Larry Ossei-Mensah at ArtPrize 9
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience members after the Jurors' Shortlist event to get their reactions with the help of Community Journalist, Jim Moreno and Cameraman, Brandon Cooley. Larry Ossei-Mensah is a New York-based...
Mobile food pantry helps relieve burden created by food insecurity
by (kooim)
Submitted 07-11-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
For Alicia Belchak's family, the monthly Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry at Sibley Elementary is oftentimes the make or break element of their monthly budget. Since October, Alicia and her husband, Matthew, have been trying to...
Public Museum to host 1,500 preschoolers thanks to PNC Foundation grant
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 05-09-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to bring more than 1,500 preschoolers to the museum throughout the spring months. Students from Head Start for Kent County, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and the...
Kit-A-Gin preschool garden receives Neighborhood Match Fund
by (Elizabeth Micha...)
Submitted 04-25-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
As an educator of the Huron Potawatomi Head Start I wish to express what an honor and privilege it is for our program to be a recipient of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund. These funds will allow our students to experience growing a garden....
Center for Inquiry Michigan sponsoring March for Science on Saturday
by (cfimichigan)
Submitted 04-18-2017 under NONPROFITS
Center for Inquiry (CFI) Michigan, a local secular community group, is officially sponsoring the March for Science in Lansing on Saturday, April 22nd. Jennifer Beahan, CFI Michigan Program Director, will be a featured speaker at the Lansing March,...
Special spring break activities at Grand Rapids Public Museum
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 03-28-2017 under NONPROFITS
Spend this Spring Break at the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) to enjoy intriguing exhibits, planetarium shows and hands-on activities! Visitors can explore the Earth’s most amazing creatures at current traveling exhibits, "Whales:...
Future Grand Rapids leaders partner with local gallery to make mural for City Hall
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit hosted its first Kids Summit on March 4, 2017. The Kids Summit attendees, in partnership with Richard App Gallery, created of mural of Grand Rapids to be displayed downtown at City Hall. Erica Soto, Team Leader...
Volunteers become champions at Cook Library Center
by (GAAH)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Here at Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities (GAAH), the volunteers are critical and cherished supporters in pursuing our mission. The students always rush to the door to greet the volunteers with literal open arms and spend every minute possible...
Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for West Michigan families
by (GRTV)
Submitted 01-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
This week’s episode of GRTV’s NPO Showcase features Marcie Lewis and Patty McCormick of the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan. Lewis and McCormick discuss the amenities that the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan provides...
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan provides support, resources for children with Down syndrome and their families
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, April Sawhill, Executive Director, and Lindsey Kloeckner, Parent Member, discuss the resources available through the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), the Early Stages...