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Pack a shoebox gift for a child in need this Christmas
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Submitted 11-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Jennie Nichols, Church Relations Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, discusses this outreach ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational...
New website provides centralized information, resources for people with addiction
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Submitted 10-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Brian Keeley of the Grand Rapids Red Project discusses MIREcovery.info, a one-stop website that provides information on services for people with addiction and their loved ones. The new...
Emmanuel Hospice asks the question, "How do you want to live?'
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Submitted 10-19-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Sara Lowe, Executive Director at Emmanuel Hospice, discusses common misconceptions about hospice care and explains Emmanuel's unique model of care. Emmanuel Hospice is an interfaith,...
Support community radio during the WYCE Fall Fund Drive October 14-21
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Submitted 10-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Station Manager for WYCE 88.1 FM, Quinn Mathews, discusses how WYCE serves West Michigan’s music community and how you can support the station during their Fall Fund Drive October 14-...
Give a pet their forever home and help Empty the Shelters on October 22
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Submitted 10-05-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Holly Kroeze from the BISSELL Pet Foundation discusses the importance of choosing adoption first when making the decision to give a pet a new home and how you can help empty local animal...
'Park Once' and get around downtown Grand Rapids
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Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Grand Rapids Economic Development Services Managing Director Kara Wood discusses the changes that have been made to our city’s parking and public transportation systems, in effect...
3:11 Youth Housing helps youth experiencing homelessness through housing first, positive youth development
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Submitted 09-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, 3:11 Youth Housing’s Kayla Morgan and Lauren VanKeulen discuss their work to develop safe, affordable housing for youth experiencing homelessness, the impact of homelessness on...
Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) calls for teen leaders to help eliminate violence in our community
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Submitted 09-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) mentors Amy Endres-Bercher and Julia Raap discuss the importance of violence awareness and education for teens. You’ll also hear from YLAV teens...
Nonprofit sustainability in West Michigan
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Submitted 05-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Here in Grand Rapids, and extending throughout West Michigan, we’re known for our many nonprofit organizations and our culture of philanthropy. From services for those in need, to organizations that support the arts, from nonprofits that...
City of Grand Rapids launches new bicycle safety education campaign
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Submitted 05-10-2016 under NONPROFITS
Yesterday, the City of Grand Rapids launched Driving Change, its largest effort to educate motorists, bicyclists, and the community on how everyone can share the road safely. “Grand Rapids actually has a crash rate [between cars and bicycles]...