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Discover the rich tapestry of West Michigan's non-profit sector highlighted in The Rapidian's Nonprofit Dispatch. Gain insight directly from local organizations actively engaged in the realms of arts, culture, service, faith, and collaboration. These compelling narratives are graciously shared by a diverse array of non-profit entities in Grand Rapids.

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The Rapidian: our community news resource

Submitted 05-20-2015 under NONPROFITS

Community Engagement Specialist Briana Ureña-Ravelo speaks on the importance of a community news platform that serves everyone.

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Our place, your voices: The Rapidian creates critical discourse during ArtPrize

Submitted 05-20-2015 under NONPROFITS

To grow the success of our speaker series, ArtPrize needed a partner that could provide a context and credibility- and stir and moderate the critical discourse these events should be provoking. We found that partner in The Rapidian.

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Deksia offices revive building vacant for decades

Submitted 05-19-2015 under NONPROFITS

A building on the southwest side that sat vacant for 80 years after its previous life serving a paint manufacturer has been revived by a marketing and branding agency.

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Food Bank partners with schools to solve childhood hunger

Submitted 05-19-2015 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan is teaming up with GRPS and others to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to high-need schools.

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Church of the Servant to host simulcast of The Justice Conference

Submitted 05-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

Justice-seekers in West Michigan are invited to attend The Justice Conference simulcast at Church of the Servant Saturday, June 6, 9:30 AM - 6 PM. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance.

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Our place, your voices: Citizen journalist Jenn Schaub interviews community organizer Jenn Schaub

Submitted 05-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

After overseeing the creation of over 80 Rapidian articles citizen journalist Jenn Schaub has a thing or two to say about the Rapidian.

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Grand Rapids Press Reporter Garret Ellison honored with 2015 Baxter Award by the Grand Rapids Historical Society

Submitted 05-15-2015 under NONPROFITS

Reporter Garret Ellison was praised for his well-researched and widely read news articles featuring historical accounts of the Grand River Valley.

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Grand Rapids Learning Foundation to provide ACT prep courses this summer

Submitted 05-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

This summer, the Grand Rapids Learning Foundation will host ACT prep courses for students grades 8-12th. Courses will cover unique test characteristics and key strategies for effective test taking.

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Calvin College hosts medical mission symposium

Submitted 05-11-2015 under NONPROFITS

Featuring local and internationally-renowned physicians, the symposium provides physicians and students with stories, tips and resources for practicing medicine internationally.

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In Season: May 9, 2015

Submitted 05-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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