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Catalyst Radio: ServeGR, connecting volunteers to meaningful service

Submitted 01-06-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Heather Colletto, the coordinator of ServeGR, a new online tool that connects volunteers to meaningful service opportunities in Grand Rapids.

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Equity issues: The role of mentoring

Submitted 01-05-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? Part 3 of a series.

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Equity issues: West Michigan businesses should measure progress

Submitted 01-04-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? Part 2 of 4.

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Equity issues: Concern for West Michigan businesses

Submitted 01-03-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? Part 1 of 4.

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Quotes from children every adult should hear

Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS

Homelessness for children is about more than losing a home, it is about them feeling safe and secure. A message from Community Rebuilders Executive Director Vera Beech.

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Catalyst Radio: Looking back & moving forward with Team Catalyst

Submitted 01-03-2017 under OPINION

A year ago we rebooted the show with a new cast of hosts and producers. Today we look back at 2016 and look forward to the new year with Team Catalyst. Aired 2016-12-30.

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Help us meet the challenge of telling our stories in 2017

Submitted 01-02-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Knight Foundation will match donations from individual donors to select nonprofits, including The Rapidian, up to a total of $1.5 million. Individual organizations will receive up to $25,000 in matching funds.

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Aiming for advocacy: The American Diabetes Association - West Michigan

Submitted 12-20-2016 under OPINION

The American Diabetes Association - West Michigan is striving to help make Michigan more aware of the risks of diabetes.

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Stories of hope: Getting to know our neighbors in 2016

Submitted 12-20-2016 under VOICES

This coming year, we remain committed to providing opportunities to build bridges of understanding and cooperation across our community, and we aim to be a beacon of hope in an otherwise discouraging climate of division.

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Buddhism professor's journey from Christianity to a blissful state of "I don't know."

Submitted 12-13-2016 under OPINION

Student Alanna Sanchez interviews Jeremy Beahan, a humanities professor at Kendall College Art and Design on his faith journey.

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