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Story Matters: Naveah shares her one wish for her future
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-26-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Kiaeem shares his one wish for his family
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Officer Mike Harris explains his work at Boys and Girls Club
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-24-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Dymond talks about day at school
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-24-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Story Matters: Jania speaks about future choices
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Boys & Girls Clubs of GR gain new faces to send them further
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
With 2012 in full swing and new projects underway such as the addition of the Philip I. Club location, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grands Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGCGRYC) is excited to add five new names to their Board of Directors roster. The...
Mayra Cardenas earns Youth of the Year title
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
Recently, three local teens from the Seidman and Steil Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids competed in the 2011-2012 Youth of the Year competition held at Fifth Third Bank’s Gillett Auditorium. Held annually, this competition recognizes...
Amway brings Miss America 2011 to Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 04-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
While many people and businesses are feeling the effects of various budget cuts and financial setbacks, community-focused companies such as Amway continue to make a difference where it truly matters. On March 17th, Amway brought Miss...
20 years of true dedication, a thank you to Lee Scott
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
The commitment of one individual often makes all the difference, and Mr. Lee Scott, was one man whose efforts helped keep Grand Rapids’ youth in a safe and positive place for two decades. After almost 20 years of service to Boys & Girls...
JCPenney awards $7,500 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
During the 2010-2011 school year, more Grand Rapids students will be participating in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth afterschool program thanks in part to an access grant made possible by JCPenney Afterschool. The...