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Teens wrestle with power

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Teens going through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE justice curriculum are examining how they can have a positive impact on local justice issues,

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Grant awarded to Grand Rapids to encourage bicycle safety

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded the City of Grand Rapids a three year bike grant for a program intended to improve bicycle safety, knowledge of responsibilities and promote share the road culture.

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Shen Dojo promotes healing, neighborhood connection, self-empowerment

Submitted 07-30-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Daniel Muschiana is dedicated to martial arts, establishing niche Heartside Neighborhood

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Heartside Gallery exhibit highlights 25 artists at Domincan Center gallery

Submitted 07-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Several of the Twenty-five Heartside Gallery and Studio artists showing at Dominican Center Art Gallery during July and August.

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Thank your placemakers

Submitted 07-26-2013 under OPINION

This place matters, and The Rapidian has a way for you to thank those who are making our neighborhoods and community great.

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Send your kids to food camps at the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Two new summer camps for kids, Camp Sprout and Flavor Lab, will be hosted at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market starting at the end of July.

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Educators, organizations, businesses rally around adult learners

Submitted 07-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

GRCC Learning Corners compel adult learners to take ownership of their learning and employment success.

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Local professor to tell story of philanthropy in upcoming film

Submitted 07-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Salvatore Alaimo, full-time GVSU professor, spent the last five years filming a documentary that explores philanthropy and its role in society.

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Middle school entrepreneurs sell their sweet creations at Breaktime Bakery

Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Schalk teaches kids job readiness and moral character by having them cook and sell pastries in the Creston neighborhood.

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Emerging nonprofit professionals tackle healthcare inequality

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS

YNPN, an organization designed to support young professionals in the nonprofit field, is holding a Conversation Starter about health equity with Shannon Wilson this Thursday.

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