Grand Rapids
Red Cross to Host Open House on August 14
by (RedCrossGGR)
Submitted 08-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
At the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, we love being outside and enjoying mild, breezy Michigan summer evenings almost as much as we love serving our community. So we thought what better way to combine two of our favorite things than by...NPO Showcase: Grand Rapids Community Media Center
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Tom Clinton, the new Executive Director of the Community Media Center. Clinton joins us in studio to discuss his background and what brought him to the Community Media Center, the services of the Community Media...Catalyst Radio: Maker Faire invites inventors, innovators, tinkerers to show their creations
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-08-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The first-ever Maker Faire in this part of the state is coming to Grand Rapids Labor Day weekend, and Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting the...Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history
by (andreemi)
Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
History buff and beer enthusiast Brian Haik is putting his knowledge of beer and Grand Rapids to use with his new business, Grand Rapids Beer Tours. He offers guests the opportunity to visit several local breweries, sample some of their selections,...Catalyst Radio: Land stewardship network offering educational opportunities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-01-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The West MI Cluster of the Stewardship Network is a group of more than two dozen organizations taking a regional approach to protecting the area’s...NPO Showcase: Kent County Senior Millage
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-01-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase focuses on the Kent County Senior Millage, which is up for renewal on the August 5, 2014 ballot. Art Tanis and Nancy Nielsen of the Kent County Senior Millage Steering and Review Committees, join us in studio to discuss...Vendor Spotlight: Eliza Fernand
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
Stumbling upon Eliza Fernand’s booth at The Market on First Fridays, I was instantly captivated by the unique forms and shapes that she creates with ceramics. From geometric vessels to casts of leaves, pinecones, jars, and honeybears, all of...Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, August 1, vendors, musicians, food trucks and entertainers will flock to South Division for a festive, spirited evening of music and handmade goods. Following a successful turnout in June, The Market on First Fridays returns with even...Supporting Our Leaders: preparing students for the future
by (ashleyborres)
Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has been involved with the community for many years and are supporting our youth through the Supporting our Leaders, SOL, program. The program is for middle school, high school and college students. The...Young Nonprofit Professionals caters to young in spirit
by (kendravanderlip)
Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The local Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) of Grand Rapids is a nonprofit member orientated organization established with the intention of creating educational opportunities for members and employees of local nonprofits. The YNPN is a...