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Bethany Christian Services helps refugee families adjust to life in West Michigan

Submitted 12-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

Each year, thousands of people arrive in the United States as refugees or immigrants. Bethany Christian Services welcomes these individuals and families and helps them adapt to their new life.

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Aiming for advocacy: The American Diabetes Association - West Michigan

Submitted 12-20-2016 under OPINION

The American Diabetes Association - West Michigan is striving to help make Michigan more aware of the risks of diabetes.

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Cook Library Scholars supports community, becomes second family

Submitted 12-20-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Beyond educational support, the Cook Library Scholars program offers emotional solace to students and their families, and provides space for families to lead, even during difficult times.

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Housing + school + healthcare, all in one place

Submitted 12-19-2016 under NEWS

An unprecedented collaboration of school, housing and health care providers are creating Plaza Roosevelt, a comprehensive community development along Grandville Avenue SW that will feature the city's first dual-immersion Spanish/English high school

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Food bank invites community to receive food for the holidays

Submitted 12-19-2016 under NONPROFITS

This Thursday, Feeding America West Michigan will offer groceries to those in need at their headquarters in Comstock Park.

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Catalyst Radio: Red Project

Submitted 12-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE Catalyst Radio Ep48 Red Project

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Experience of food insecurity inspires Grand Valley student to help others

Submitted 12-15-2016 under NONPROFITS

As a kid, film student Gabby Vernon struggled with food insecurity. Now she's using her craft to feed others.

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Learn diabetes symptoms, prevention tips from the American Diabetes Association - West Michigan

Submitted 12-14-2016 under NONPROFITS

Diabetes is on the rise, and if the trend continues, 1 of every 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050.

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Welcome Center at Grand Rapids Art Museum gets reinvented

Submitted 12-13-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

GRAM and Experience Grand Rapids have collaborated to develop the Welcome Center at GRAM.

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Calm in the chaos: Life of a therapy dog volunteer

Submitted 12-13-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

One therapy dog and her owner bring smiles and hope to difficult situations through their volunteer work.

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