fundraiser
GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change
by (alexfluegel)
Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS
Since 1993, national organization Camfed (the Campaign for Female Education) has been fighting poverty and AIDS by educating young women in impoverished areas of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi, and the upcoming benefit offers Grand...
Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Women At Risk International reaches around the world to many conflict and impoverished areas to help women and girls who are the target of...
Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids
by (Kara Scheerhorn)
Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS
From now until April 9, greater Grand Rapids residents can do their part to green the landscape and increase urban tree cover by purchasing and planting goods at the 22nd Annual Spring Tree and Shrub Sale. The fundraiser, which encourages...
Live Coverage Features: Maureen Nollette and Michele Bosak
by (KCAD)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
Live Coverage Features: Stephen Duren and Yolanda Gonzalez
by (KCAD)
Submitted 02-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
Social Charity Club to hold fundraiser benefiting farmers market
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 02-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
"Eat, Drink, and Socialize" and the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market (FSFM) will benefit. The Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids is holding their next event Thursday, February 9th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ottawa Tavern (151 Ottawa...
Live Coverage Features: Brett Colley and Margie Erlandson
by (KCAD)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
From the Heart Yoga Center launches documentary film series
by (Rob Cole)
Submitted 01-16-2012 under NEWS
East Hills' From the Heart Yoga Center premieres a film series this Wednesday, January 18, at 7:15 p.m., offering a variety of documentaries to raise awareness of, and support for, causes related to the films' subjects. ...
3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Our children are the foundation upon which the legacy of Grand Rapids is to be built on,” said this year’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner keynote speaker, Bill Barkeley. “They will take us on journey we cannot possibly...
"Ride for Refuge" returns October 1st
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 09-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
Have you ever wondered how you could support refugees and other vulnerable people in your own city without a lengthly time commitment? Ride for Refuge has over 600 teams of cyclists in the United States and Canada - raise money by collecting...