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Increased discussion of violence against women demands increased awareness of community resources

Submitted 05-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

Local resources available to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

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Catalyst Radio: Ready To Run helping women hit the campaign trail

Submitted 05-23-2014 under NEWS

Support and training is offered through Ready To Run to prepare women to run for political office.

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Red Cross Tornado App keeps GR residents ready for storm season

Submitted 05-16-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Smartphone tornado early warning app from the American Red Cross give families the tools to be prepared.

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Letter carriers get ready to Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday

Submitted 05-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

The 22nd Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive mobilizes Grand Rapids residents in the fight against hunger.

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Walk, roll, ride: Active Commute Week is May 12-16

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Active Commute Week highlights the economic, health and environmental benefits of active transportation.

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WMEAC honors Mayor Heartwell with first Environmental Legacy Award

Submitted 04-28-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC's 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration honors Mayor George Heartwell and explores the past, present and future of West Michigan environmental advocacy.

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Local knitting group seeking new home

Submitted 04-16-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

After the closing of Schuler Books on Alpine Avenue, the Naughty Knitters and Hookers knitting and crochet group have found themselves without a place to gather.

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Rediscovering Merze Tate: A remarkable African-American woman who grew up in our own backyard

Submitted 03-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Discover how an African-America girl growing up in rural Michigan during the early 1900s overcame hurdles to achieve phenomenal success as an educator, world traveler and more -- an amazing story almost lost in the dusty archives at WMU.

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Women at the Bar: Grand Rapids Attorneys in the 1870s - 1970s

Submitted 03-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the pioneering female attorneys in Grand Rapids who were among the first to venture into the male-dominated legal profession in a presentation March 13 by GVSU professor Ruth Stevens.

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Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.

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