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Volunteers needed for national hunger study

Submitted 04-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local food bank needs volunteers to assess food insecurity in West Michigan

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National food justice activists to lead convenings on food justice

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Our Kitchen Table brings to town food justice activist, LaDonna Redmond, and Rosa Parks Institute President Emeritus, Lila Cabbil.

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Nonprofits to show their team spirit

Submitted 04-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Organizations to compete in challenges, with winner announced at YNPN's Nonprofit Prom

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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.

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Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

Nearly 200 items already populate Kent District Library’s Local Indie collection at two branch locations, but KDL hopes to grow the new special sections and is seeking more donations of locally self-published or independently published books and music.

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

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Celebrate our community's unsung heroes

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Family Futures seeks nominees for 25th Annual Service to Children Awards

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Youth Grant Committee to award $45,000

Submitted 01-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Youth Grant Committee is preparing to award $45,000 to organizations that have programs or projects that serve local youth. The online application is now open, and is due February 11.

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Kids helping kids: The gift of music shared through The Crescendo Foundation

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new foundation brings music lessons to children in the city who haven't had the opportunity to pursue their interests and develop their talents

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How Adult Day Services (ADS) can help someone with dementia

Submitted 12-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Adult Day Services (ADS) can benefit both caregiver and care recipient.

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