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Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part Three

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Exploring our ethical responsibility to help our neighbors, particularly the most vulnerable, and upholding this in all aspects of community policing.

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The Muteflutes - "Chapultepec"

Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Another tune from Grand Rapids natives, The Muteflutes. Their new album, American Dream, was recorded in Southern Michigan over the course of 5 days.

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The Muteflutes - "Giving In"

Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids indie folk rock band The Muteflutes joined WYCE to promote their new album "American Dream."

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NPO Showcase: Recreational Debut

Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Register for the Pre-Season All American Showcase by August 23 for a shot at playing college basketball.

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In Season: August 16, 2014

Submitted 08-15-2014 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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Story Matters: Trudy Brenner knows son can do what he sets his mind to do

Submitted 08-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Trudy Brenner says the worst thing people say about her son Joe Brenner is "he can't do it." She explains in this video that he has proven that wrong time and time again.

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Story Matters: Chris Smit advises persons with new disabilities to reach out

Submitted 08-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Chris Smit, professor at Calvin College, likens becoming a person with a disability to being a traveler. Here he gives advice to those struggling with new disabilities and encourages them to keep fighting.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids goes for an "All Out Blitz" with their 2nd Annual BE GREAT Gala

Submitted 08-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

The 2nd Annual BE GREAT Gala is here! See more about this event and the announcement of the 2014 BE GREAT Award recipients!

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Film Review on The House I Live In

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Creston neighbors recently viewed and discussed a documentary about the war on drugs. The film's takeaway? Drug abusers are not the only victims of drug addiction.

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Story Matters: Grant Barker finds community at Disability Advocates event

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grant Barker talks about assumptions made about him as a person who looks able-bodied, what it's like to be newly disabled and how he fights through the struggles and connects with others with disabilities.

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