Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with a rotating group of co-hosts. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Catalyst Radio relaunches with new team focused on community issues, social justice, media literacy

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The long-standing weekly radio show on WYCE begins a new chapter, with a renewed focus on sharing the under-told stories in our community..

Catalyst Radio: WMEAC takes action for a better environment.

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For more than four decades, West Michigan Environmental Action Council has worked to influence legislation and lead educational efforts for the environment, with the Sept. 19 Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup as the next opportunity for local involvement.

Catalyst Radio: Challenge Scholars program uniting around advanced education for children's future

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In its early stages, Challenge Scholars is drawing together community partners that include funders, public schools, higher education institutions and businesses.

Catalyst Radio: EmbodyGR uses yoga events as community service opportunities

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With a mission to help people “feel good, do better,” Embody GR turns yoga gatherings into social benefit events.

Catalyst Radio: GRPM unveils Discovery of King Tut exhibit, featuring interactive media

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Exhibit at Grand Rapids Public Museum gives glimpse into what archeologists saw when uncovering King Tut’s tomb.

Catalyst Radio: Buses By The Beach festival benefits Phoenix Society For Burn Survivors

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Tickets are now available for the Memorial Day weekend camping and music event that features VW vans and many local bands, as well as raises funds for burn survivors.

Catalyst Radio: Child well-being, addressing poverty the focuses of community effort

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Local social service organizations are using the PBS documentary “The Raising of America” to foster dialog and work for solutions to childhood poverty.

Catalyst Radio: NOW GR "Exploring the Future of Feminism"

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The upcoming Then & NOW 2015 fundraising event on May 7 will highlight some of the unheard voices from the feminist movement, and celebrate the impact of activism.

Catalyst Radio: Heritage Theatre begins 25th anniversary season of classic-themed plays

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Auditions for the new season get underway this weekend – April 25-26.

Catalyst Radio: Creative Youth Center teaches writing, gives youth enthusiasm for learning

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CYC works to provide avenues for publishing kids’ writings, leading to a strong sense of identity.

Catalyst Radio: DisArt Festival takes over downtown, with nation's largest disability arts event

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As part of Grand Rapids’ Year in Art and Access, the first-ever DisArt Festival has a mission to “change perceptions about disability, one work of art at a time.”

Catalyst Radio: Architecture environmentalist Mazria is keynote for Wege Speaker Series

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This year’s Wege Speaker Series is the 19th annual environmental lecture event, beginning April 23 at Aquinas Performing Arts Center.

Catalyst Radio: Catherine's Health Center awarded grant for new Heart Smart Connections program

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CHC’s aim is to provide high quality, affordable and compassionate health care to the underserved in the community, using collaborations with health agencies, hospitals, schools, churches, homes for the elderly, service clubs and neighborhood organizations.

Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom is women volunteering to serve women with newborns

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MomsBloom is gearing up for the May 19 fundraiser BloomAwards, with sponsorship opportunities still available.

Catalyst Radio: North Kent Community Services helps rural area residents with basic life needs

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NKCS provides services such as food and clothing pantries, meals delivery to shut-in senior citizens, and tax preparation assistance, with the goal of leading those in need toward self-sufficiency.

Catalyst Radio: Safe Haven provides refuge for victims of domestic violence

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Education and empowerment of women are methods for Safe Haven Ministries’ goal of ending domestic violence.

Catalyst Radio: Blandford Nature Center offers acres of natural ecosystem land within the city

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Michigan’s natural resource beauty is on display within the city limits of Grand Rapids, at Blandford Nature Center.

Catalyst Radio: Tax Credit Coalition to offer financial assistance information at Saturday fair

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United Way’s Kent County Tax Credit Coalition helps those trying to meet basic needs, offering free tax preparation. Show Me The Money fair on Saturday at Alger Middle School includes financial seminars.

Catalyst Radio: CASA offering training for advocates of abused, neglected children

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More than 1,000 children in Kent County are wards of the court due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for those children, although many more such volunteers are needed. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming volunteer training that begins Feb. 9.

Catalyst Radio: Change U social justice series begins Jan. 23 with Confronting Structural Violence

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Offered through Grand Valley State University’s LGBT Center, Change U is a series of four free monthly sessions focusing on Confronting Structural Violence, the Non-profit Industrial Complex, Queering LGBT Rights and Climate Justice. The series’ aim is to address systems of oppression.