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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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Local retailer offers skin care alternatives

Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS

Serendipite Organiques offers non-toxic options for everything from cosmetics to lotion to bug spray for the whole family.

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Area GRIL alumni graduate from college

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Three of GRIL's graduates go on to graduate from Calvin College.

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Repurpose former Public Museum

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Site:Lab has created a jurored contest to breathe new life into the former home of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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Identify urban trees at Blanford

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

A Citizen Forester workshop on tree identification will be held at Blanford Nature Center through Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

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Rock the block in Southtown

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The annual street fair in Southtown is back with local food, live entertainment, community resources and activities for all ages.

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Rockford Construction works to practice what they preach in new headquarters on West Side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rockford CEO Mike VanGessel discusses the keys to Rockford's success and why they chose the West Side as their new home.

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Build a better city

Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Public participation is the key to "making" a place. Here's a look at lessons from the recent Re:STATE event and how you can begin your journey as a "placemaker."

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