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Catalyst Radio: NOW GR "Exploring the Future of Feminism"
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Submitted 05-01-2015 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 feature the local chapter of the National Organization for Women, and preview its upcoming fundraising event on...
Catalyst Radio: Heritage Theatre begins 25th anniversary season of classic-themed plays
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Submitted 04-24-2015 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 get a preview of Heritage Theatre Group’s upcoming performance season, as well as some fundraising...
Catalyst Radio: Creative Youth Center teaches writing, gives youth enthusiasm for learning
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Submitted 04-21-2015 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 learn about the Creative Youth Center, where kids become published authors. Through writing workshops and...
Catalyst Radio: DisArt Festival takes over downtown, with nation's largest disability arts event
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Submitted 04-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we highlight the inaugural DisArt Festival that begins today, April 10, in downtown Grand Rapids. As the...
Catalyst Radio: Architecture environmentalist Mazria is keynote for Wege Speaker Series
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Submitted 04-03-2015 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 feature an interview with the keynote speaker of the upcoming annual Wege environmental lecture series,...
Empowering community voices through celebrated difference
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Submitted 04-01-2015 under VOICES
Hello! I’m Briana Urena-Ravelo, and I’m the new Community Engagement specialist at The Rapidian. I am a community organizer, social justice activist, avid writer, poet and big mouth. I love basement shows, music, local restaurants,...
Catalyst Radio: Catherine's Health Center awarded grant for new Heart Smart Connections program
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Submitted 03-24-2015 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 feature the local nonprofit Catherine’s Health Center, working to improve access for those in need of health...
Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom is women volunteering to serve women with newborns
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Submitted 03-11-2015 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 feature the local nonprofit MomsBloom – a women-supporting-women organization focusing on mothers with...
Catalyst Radio: North Kent Community Services helps rural area residents with basic life needs
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Submitted 03-04-2015 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 hear about the extensive array of services being provided by North Kent Community Services in rural areas of the...
DisArt to train volunteers, staff on reporting about disability
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Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
As we prepare to cover the DisArt Festival in a variety of ways, it's important that we're ready to speak about disability in a respectful, helpful way. On Thursday, February 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Christopher R. Smit, director of DisArt and...