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Build a greener city: how investing in The Rapidian invests in your community

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The Rapidian Staff
4/14/14 06:00am
metro Nonprofit Dispatches

in collaboration with GRTV

This dispatch was added by one of our Nonprofit Neighbors. It does not represent the editorial voice of The Rapidian or Community Media Center.

Follow the story of Rapidian reporter Mariah Kennedy as she inspires others to make their city a better place. Build a greener city, invest in your community: The Rapidian helps us make it possible.

The Rapidian - How Do You Build a Greener City? from GRTV on Vimeo.

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This video tells the story of how we build a greener city and build community thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, Rapidian reporter Mariah Kennedy inspires volunteer Kyle Liechty to help plant trees with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Brewery Vivant.

This is just one story of how local citizens can utilize The Rapidian to help make their city a better place to live. Their investments in their community, through investing in The Rapidian, are making a difference.

Help us continue to provide a platform for local citizens with your own investment in The Rapidian during our Spring Fund Drive.

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The cast:

Mariah: Mariah Kennedy

Kyle: Kyle Liechty

The voice of civic investment: Ralston Bowles

Bar patron #1: Brian VanEe

Bar patron #2: Erica Curry VanEe

Bar patron #3: Holly Bechiri

Bar patron #4: Tory O'Haire

 

Special thanks to:

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

Brewery Vivant

Production: Chris Kotcher, GRTV

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