Education

Local organizations, individuals recognized for community impact

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders presents a Community IMPACT award to individuals and organizations which have made a positive contribution to their communities.

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Through the eyes of an instructor

Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dennis Grantz, Lead Photography Instructor at WMCAT, shares his experience in New York watching student, Jason Bursley, receive his national art award at Carnegie Hall.

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GR Initiative for Leaders Celebrates Its Graduates

Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders (GRIL) honored nine adult Community Leadership Program graduates, 23 GRIL U teen graduates and 30 Ambassador Club Ottawa Hills HS teen graduates.

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Teen violence prevention program launches summer campaign

Submitted 06-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Goal to get RAVE back in 50 classrooms this school year aimed at stopping the cycle of violence

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Youth Force GR funds summer youth employment

Submitted 06-07-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation grants continue to help nonprofit summer youth employment programs.

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Daughter of President Gerald R. Ford speaks at Heart Ball

Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS

Susan Ford Bales delivers a touching speech during the American Heart Association's Heart Ball where Dr. Asghar Khaghani is presented with the Richard M. DeVos Award.

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