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River Bank Run volunteers can help a nonprofit earn $350!

by Heart of West Michigan United Way (Heart of West M...)

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFIT

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can earn a $350 donation from the Fifth Third River Bank Run by providing a minimum of 35 volunteers as volunteer support on Saturday, May 12. Corporate teams can designate a nonprofit to recieve the donation your...

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Weekly volunteer opportunities for November 7-11

by Heart of West Michigan United Way (Heart of West M...)

Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFIT

Each week, our Volunteer Center highlights three high-need opportunities in the areas of education, income and health: the building blocks for advancing the common good. This week, we share some great opportunities from the Specialized...

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ALDI opens new store and gives back to Grand Rapids

by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFIT

Beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2011, ALDI will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as the select assortment discount grocer opens a new location in Grand Rapids at 3101 Knapp Street NE. Known for its premium ALDI select brands, ALDI...

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Lowe's Heroes Adopt Two Rooms at Well House

by Heart of West Michigan United Way (Heart of West M...)

Submitted 08-17-2011 under NONPROFIT

By: Teresa Zbiciak, Volunteer Center Program Assistant On August 9th and 10th, Lowe’s Heroes “adopted” two rooms in the Well House community, a permanent housing program for previously homeless persons and an aspiring eco-village...

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Involved parents vs regular school volunteer: What's the difference?

by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)

Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFIT

The Involved Parent Parental involvement is essential to a child’s success. Research proves that students whose parents are actively engaged in their education are more motivated, have higher attendance rates, participate more in class, are...

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Getting a Global Perspective Locally

by Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSMGR)

Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFIT

  By Lauren Muscott Every college student has been there. The spring semester is finally over. A seemingly endless expanse of time lies before you, time which you are expected to fill with a summer job or internship. This is the position I...

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Building Healthy Homes Tour

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 06-27-2011 under

  Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Do you want to help create positive change in the lives of Grand Rapids families? We are a small children's environmental health non-profit organization creating BIG change in Grand...

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Building Healthy Homes Tour

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 05-19-2011 under

  Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Do you want to help create positive change in the lives of Grand Rapids families? We are a small children's environmental health non-profit organization creating BIG change in Grand...

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Lead Safe Painting and Home Repair Class

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 05-19-2011 under

  “Are you planning to fix-up an older home now, or in the future? Or even planning to simply paint a room? Disturbing paint in homes built before 1978 may create lead hazards that can be dangerous to your family's health.  Lead...

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Building Healthy Homes Tour

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 04-26-2011 under

Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Do you want to help create positive change in the lives of Grand Rapids families? We are a small children's environmental health non-profit organization creating BIG change in Grand Rapids!...

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