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Male mentors needed for refugee and foster care youth

by Bethany Christian Services (BethanyMentor)

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Bethany Christian Services mentoring program serves three youth populations: Domestic Foster Care, Refugee, and Youth Services (for older youth transitioning out of foster care). Currently, we have over 40 youth who have requested mentors and are...

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Youth volunteers partnering with the American Red Cross for Global Youth Service Day Project

by American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids (RedCrossGGR)

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Service to Armed Forces program through the Red Cross carries out an...

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John Arnold Day of Service

by Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank (Feeding America...)

Submitted 04-10-2012 under

In memory of John Arnold’s life and work, Feeding America West Michigan invites you to a Day of Service on May 19. Stop by the food bank from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to sort donations in the warehouse, share memories with John’s family and...

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Mothers, Sisters, Daughters

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 04-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

On Sunday, April 22 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteer Missionary Movement is sponsoring a fundraising event featuring bestselling author Edwina Gateley. Her latest book, "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters – Standing on their Shoulders,"...

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2012 BALLE Business Conference Hosted by Local First

by Local First (Local First)

Submitted 04-02-2012 under

This 10th annual conference will take place May 15-18 in Grand Rapids and will be attended by over 500 entrepreneurs, economic developers, business network leaders, sustainability experts, and local government and community leaders. Themed “...

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Camp O'Malley donors break 
ground for new cabin


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

Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

Spring has arrived and preparations are underway to get Camp O’Malley ready for a fun-filled summer of campers. Camp O’Malley is growing and must keep up by building a new cabin to bring the camp up to capacity. Generous donors Jeff and...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of GR gain new faces to send them further

by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (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...

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Over 50 refugee and foster youth wait for mentors

by Bethany Christian Services (BethanyMentor)

Submitted 03-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Bethany Christian Services mentoring program serves three youth populations: Domestic Foster Care, Refugee, and Youth Services (for older youth transitioning out of foster care). Currently, we have over 50 youth who have requested mentors and are...

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Mayra Cardenas earns Youth of the Year title

by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (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...

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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 NONPROFITS

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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