nonprofits
Volunteer reading tutors help GRPS students improve reading proficiency, prepare for future success
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
High school graduation is a powerful predictor of a student's future success, and research shows that students who don't read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to leave school without a diploma. This week...
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network celebrating its eighth annual Leadership Awards
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 11-10-2016 under NEWS
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids is hosting its Eighth Annual Leadership Awards Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the St. Cecilia Music Center. Several awards will be given in categories such as advocacy,...
Vocational rehabilitation, independent living resources available for veterans
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-09-2016 under NONPROFITS
In celebration of Veteran’s Day on November 11, this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase features the Veteran Peer Supports program at Disability Advocates of Kent County. DAKC’s Christine Morse discusses the program,...
Pack a shoebox gift for a child in need this Christmas
by (GRTV)
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
by (GRTV)
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?'
by (GRTV)
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,...
3:11 Youth Housing helps youth experiencing homelessness through housing first, positive youth development
by (GRTV)
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...
GRTV premieres new format for NPO Showcase
by (GRTV)
Submitted 09-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
NPO Showcase, a staple production of GRTV, premieres with a new format today! This past summer, the show took a short hiatus while GRTV staff took time to reimagine the show to better serve the changing needs of nonprofits in our community. Overall...
Food Bank remembers John Arnold, leader, friend, visionary
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-03-2016 under NONPROFITS
It’s been four years since the death of John Arnold, Feeding America West Michigan’s longtime executive director. But his legacy is as strong as ever. In this video, chief executive officer Ken Estelle, staff member Priscilla Nelson and...
Nonprofit sustainability in West Michigan
by (GRTV)
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...