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Nonprofit sustainability in West Michigan

Submitted 05-25-2016 under NONPROFITS

West Michigan is a region known for its philanthropy. How can nonprofits ensure their sustainability as the sector grows and changes?

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ACT's 30th Festival Day brings together all Grand Rapids communities

Submitted 05-23-2016 under NONPROFITS

Earlier this month, more than 1,000 students joined Artists Creating Together at Lincoln Campus to celebrate arts, abilities, and community.

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Stamp Out Hunger racks up 108,000 lbs of food in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

Letter carriers nearly double the amount of food collected for those in need during this year's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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OKT's Earth Day Spring Tree Tour on Friday

Submitted 04-20-2016 under NONPROFITS

As part of OKT’s food justice mission, OKT urban forester, Laura Casaletto, will again lead the free Earth Day Spring Tree Tour through Garfield Park.

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World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and Kent District Library partner on refugee and immigration series

Submitted 04-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

The "Comin’ to America: Creating Community with Newcomers" series at the Kentwood branch of KDL Library will feature experts on immigration and refugee issues from local to international perspectives. This free series aims to bring open dialogue and fact-based discussion to this topic.

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Michigan sees increase amid national downward trend in abortions

Submitted 04-04-2016 under NEWS

Michigan has seen the highest increase of abortion in the United States. Abortion clinic closures, new regulations, and out-of-state residents may contribute to this trend.

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Mayor Bliss to discuss Housing and Homelessness in monthly call in show

Submitted 04-04-2016 under NEWS

Tracie Coffman, Director of Kent County's Essential Needs Task Force, to guest.

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Grand Rapids trees fight climate change

Submitted 03-02-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids trees are integral to the city's climate resiliency, providing benefits that are "almost invaluable," according to the Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report

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Local education center works to ease burdens of refugee children

Submitted 03-01-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center runs programs for refugee students and parents in West Michigan, focusing on helping refugee children do well in school so that they can do well in life.

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This Nun is Fun: Sister Act Premiers at the Civic Theatre

Submitted 02-29-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre present's Sister Act the musical.

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