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Grand Rapids Township

Celebrate our community's unsung heroes

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Family Futures seeks nominees for 25th Annual Service to Children Awards

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Youth Grant Committee to award $45,000

Submitted 01-25-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Youth Grant Committee is preparing to award $45,000 to organizations that have programs or projects that serve local youth. The online application is now open, and is due February 11.

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Meijer Gardens brings Bernar Venet exhibition to Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-17-2012 under OPINION

Frederik Meijer Gardens is hosting a year-long exhibition of sculptor Bernar Venet's work.

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Men's Spirituality Initiative at Dominican Center

Submitted 12-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood offers a variety of opportunities for men to gather together to deepen their spirituality, understand their role in life, family and community.

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Kids helping kids: The gift of music shared through The Crescendo Foundation

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new foundation brings music lessons to children in the city who haven't had the opportunity to pursue their interests and develop their talents

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How Adult Day Services (ADS) can help someone with dementia

Submitted 12-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Adult Day Services (ADS) can benefit both caregiver and care recipient.

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Grand Valley student focuses on fashion and environment for senior thesis

Submitted 11-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Valley senior, Alissa Krumlauf, weaves fashion and storm water in her thesis project, 'Fashion Meets the Storm (Water)'

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Local Elections 2012: Kent County Sheriff's candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Lawrence Stelma answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Local Elections 2012: State Representative candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Winnie Brinks, Bing Goei and Keith Allard answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Over 80 tons of food collected for local food pantries!

Submitted 10-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Many congregations, businesses, agencies and individuals in the generous Grand Rapids community came together for one common goal: restock the shelves of local food pantries.

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