The Rapidian
NPO Showcase: Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition
by (GRTV)
Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This latest segment of NPO Showcase features the Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition, a large group of agencies representing non-profit, profit, and government organizations that are dedicated to the elimination of elder abuse...
Meet civic investor Diana Sieger: Investing in inclusion
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 04-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Coursing through the veins of every individual is some sort of passion, something that makes getting up everyday just a little more inspiring. Civic investor Diana Seiger found that passion as a young girl while volunteering at an inner city...
Meet civic investor Jack Hoffman: Investing in a better city- through law
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Attorney Jack Hoffman may be most widely known for his public role in the ballot efforts with Decriminalize Grand Rapids (DCGR), including his public letter to the City Attorney that he published as a citizen journalist on The Rapidian. “The...
Build youth literacy: How investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-24-2014 under NONPROFITS
Ver este video en español | See this video in Spanish This video tells the story of how we build a youth literacy and build bridges thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, young Rapidian reporter Edgar re-enacts his experience...
Invest in democracy
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 04-23-2014 under OPINION
If you've ever read The Rapidian, contributed to it or had your business or organization featured in it, you know the role it plays in the Grand Rapids community. You will have undoubtedly experienced the connection you feel with your neighbors...
Local restaurants, businesses help The Rapidian thank investors
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-22-2014 under NONPROFITS
This year, for The Rapidian's third annual spring fund drive, over 28 local restaurants and businesses have provided gift certificates to their establishments. These gift certificates, used to thank donors at the $25 level and up, provide a...
Meet civic investor Steffanie Rosalez: Investing in the arts
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 04-21-2014 under VOICES
“If you don’t want to be a teacher, but you want to work with art and kids, you should look into after-school programming,” says Steffanie Rosalez, Cook Arts Center Program Director. After hearing this many times from family and...
Build a strong local food economy: How investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
This video tells the story of how we build a stronger local food economy and build community thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, Rapidian reporter Amy Hinman and Fulton Street Farmers Market manager Melissa Harrington create...
Meet civic investor Eric Bouwens: Investing in the city's health
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Surrounded by 12 comfortable exam rooms, a procedure room for minor surgeries and a team of financial assistants to help patients navigate health funding and an on-site social worker, Dr. Eric Bouwens finds himself starting off Spectrum Health's...
Catalyst Radio: Wege Speaker Series bringing to town wind energy expert Tom Kiernan
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-18-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we have the opportunity to talk to the featured guest at this year’s upcoming Wege Speaker Series on...