WMEAC
WMEAC presents first "Blue Tie Ball" to support water protection
by (whippleb)
Submitted 04-11-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
This year's Earth Day Celebration, the Blue Tie Ball, will be held on April 21 from 6-10 p.m. at the Goei Center in Grand Rapids. The event aims to raise awareness and funds that will support WMEAC's efforts to protect water. Tickets are $60...
Downtown bars work toward sustainability with zero waste initiative
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-24-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
“We rely on our environment to supply and support every single thing we do. Without a healthy environment, everything suffers,” says Autumn Sands, sustainability coordinator of BarFly Ventures and recent recipient of the Woman of Hope...
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
The Women and Environment Symposium hosted by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University aspires to educate, to inspire and to motivate participants to act. This year’s theme centered...
Green Drinks offers networking for environmental field
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is the local host for Green Drinks in Grand Rapids. Green Drinks is a self-organizing network that is active in over 600 cities in the world. The event is an informal networking...
Women's Symposium to tackle gender roles, environmental issues
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS
The 4th annual Women and the Environment Symposium presented by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) will be tackling problems like environmental justice and gender issues, and aims to leave participants with...
Catalyst Radio: WMEAC working for environmental justice through IDEAL initiative
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-26-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about some of the new efforts by West Michigan Environmental Action Council, including IDEAL which is an...
Artprize offers transit passes to increase diversity
by (WMEAC)
Submitted 09-24-2014 under NONPROFITS
Social equity is one of the main focuses of the 2014 Artprize, the world’s largest open art competition. For the 2014 seasons, Artprize teamed up with local non-profits like LINC, Grand Rapids Urban League, West Michigan Environmental Action...
Volunteers needed for annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-09-2014 under NEWS
Registration is now open for volunteers for the 11th annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup presented by West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) on Saturday, September 20. Staging will take place at Sixth Street Park promptly at 9 a...
West Michigan nonprofits join forces to send teams on 300-mile bicycle ride from Grand Rapids to Chicago
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 08-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
Six West Michigan, community-based organizations will join forces for a collaborative fundraising effort as they prepare to send teams on the first-ever Climate Ride Midwest. The nonprofits invite community members to learn more about this...
Climate Ride Party - At Mangiamo
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 08-08-2014 under
The Climate Ride Party (5-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19) provides you and your friends the opportunity to raise awareness of the effects of climate change, while also supporting your favorite local nonprofits...all in a fun and festive outdoor...