Grand Rapids
The Golden Kettle Competition Heats Up.
by (mroinila)
Submitted 12-06-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is halfway through its annual campaign, and the competition between service clubs is heating up as more groups have participated and have been able to volunteer by ringing bells at various locations in...
What's at the Market: Saturday, December 4, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 12-03-2021 under NONPROFITS
This time of year, the Market is your go to one-stop-shop for all your holiday needs! We are pleased to say that all 118 stalls will be filled with farm, food, and artisan vendors tomorrow! December is typically the start of the “slow season,...
Community updates: Wednesday, Dec. 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-01-2021 under NEWS
ArtPrize returns to annual format ArtPrize will be back in 2022—along with its original every-year schedule, it announced Tuesday. Next year’s return of the Grand Rapids-based international art competition marks the first time ArtPrize...
Mundo Musical de WYCE: una Sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la locutora de radio voluntaria Deisy Madrigal
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-30-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Nacida en California, viviendo brevemente en Colorado y hoy, llamando Grand Rapids su hogar, Deisy Madrigal comparte su amor por los sonidos en español como programadora voluntaria en WYCE 88.1fm. Deisy se unió al programa matutino de la estación de...
WYCE's Mundo Musical: A Q&A with volunteer radio host Deisy Madrigal
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-30-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
Born in California, living briefly in Colorado, and calling Grand Rapids her home, Deisy Madrigal shares her love for Spanish-language sounds as a volunteer programmer on WYCE 88.1fm. Deisy joined the community radio station's morning...
Red Kettle Updates - and the Golden Kettle Competition
by (mroinila)
Submitted 11-29-2021 under NONPROFITS
With two weeks of bell ringing behind us, The Salvation Army is happy to share some news and insights on how the Red Kettle Campaign is going. Several Red Kettle locations across the city have seen many volunteers manning the kettles. According to...
Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-24-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids adding eco-friendly vehicles to operations The City of Grand Rapids has accepted a state-awarded grant helping it to reach 90 eco-friendly vehicles in its operations—aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by up to...
How You Can Help With The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign!
by (mroinila)
Submitted 11-22-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Salvation Army of Kent County’s Red Kettle Campaign is underway, and the organization is grateful for the generous support already given toward its $1.6 million goal. With the holiday season in full tilt, The Salvation Army invites the...
What's at the Market: Saturday, November 20, 2021
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 11-19-2021 under NONPROFITS
Thanksgiving plans are underway! And we’ve got another FULL Market for you this weekend. Swing by and shop for the best and most delicious fare in town and wow your guests with a locally sourced holiday meal! Shopping local is not only a good...
Community updates: Friday, Nov. 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-12-2021 under NEWS
Mel Trotter Ministries, partners to expand winter shelter services for unhoused residents Grand Rapids city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $330,000 agreement with Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) to expand winter shelter services for unhoused...