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Grand Rapids environmental advocates join fellow lobbyists against Kellogg's Corporation

Submitted 11-22-2013 under NEWS

Local environmental advocates, businesses, community organizations and universities join with others from across Michigan to lobby against Kellogg's Corporation’s partnership with Wilmar International

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Don't be afraid to be different

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

LeMarr shares his challenge to his peers.

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Local History: North Park Bridge

Submitted 11-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Read about the North Park bridge and where it is now. Chances are you didn't even know you've walked on it lately.

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Make connections, shop, learn at Black Market

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The Black Market is a two day shopping, educational and networking event presented by LINC and the Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses.

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Eastown Community Association to raise funds for Hub parking lot

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The ECA and EBA board members have organized a fundraiser at Billy's Lounge to help raise the rest of the money needed for the Hub parking lot.

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GoSite coalition partners offer collaborative, community-focused programs

Submitted 11-19-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The information sharing space will serve as a central access point, highlighting many of the notable programs already in place throughout the community.

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Dwelling Place invests in Herkimer building, adds new income based housing units

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

Dwelling Place and Pine Rest CMHS team up to provide services in reconstructed Herkimer building.

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Brewery Vivant takes over Twisted Rooster to fight hunger

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Twisted Rooster features seven Vivant ales, including a new seasonal heavy-hitter, to benefit Feeding America West Michigan.

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Right to Life Michigan files lawsuit in protest of Obamacare

Submitted 11-18-2013 under NEWS

On November 4, Right to Life Michigan filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in protest of Obamacare. The organization argues Obamacare compromises the integrity of the organization's mission, forcing the organization to cover all forms of birth control.

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'Holiday It Forward' provides unconventional method of giving

Submitted 11-17-2013 under NEWS

Community members are passing along envelopes stuffed with cash throughout the Grand Rapids area. The envelopes are connected to Holiday It Forward, a nonprofit program implemented locally that encourages individuals to assist the needy during the holiday season.

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