The Nonprofit Dispatch

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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It's cold- Is there climate change?

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

“No, today does not prove or disprove climate change..."

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Story Matters: Tina Ureña, Gracie Aylmer share the college students' perspective on Grand Rapids beer culture

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tina Ureña and Gracie Aylmer stopped by to talk to The Rapidian during their visit to Brewery Vivant's Wood-Aged Beer Fest.

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Story Matters: Samantha Grummet finds "anything and everything" at ArtPrize

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Samantha Grummett shares the story of a 5-year-old experiencing ArtPrize and receiving a gift from an artist, and talks about the variety of work available to broaden horizons during ArtPrize.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Candace Benson

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artist and volunteer, Candace Benson, discovers beautiful and therapeutic ways to venture out from bipolar disorder.

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OKT offers free History of Food Class

Submitted 01-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Throughout history, food production has been a key component of how members of a society organize themselves and express their different cultural norms and identities. This class explores different types of sustenance economies as well as the history of food from before the rise of civilizations.

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The Soil & the Sun - "untitled"

Submitted 01-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Story Matters: Matthew Huizenga compares beer festivals, praises Grand Rapids' creative culture

Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Matthew Huizenga moved here from a smaller city in Oregon not too long ago. In this video, he compares the brewing culture in both places.

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Wealthy Theatre NYE concert: sneak peek, surprise announcement, more tickets released

Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

The song "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" by the Rolling Stones, featured in this new footage of Starlight Six rehearsing for EXILE ON WEALTHY STREET (12/31/13 at Wealthy Theatre) - the New Year's live concert celebration that starts at 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.) with cash bar and Michigan beers!

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