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Feeding America West Michigan distributes 400 millionth pound of food
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 04-09-2014 under NONPROFITS
On March 18, 2014, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank distributed its 400 millionth pound of food. The story of how we got from our first pound more than three decades ago to 400 million today is a story of compassion and tenacity. It’s...
Clothing startup sends 2,900 meals to local families
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NONPROFITS
After a two-week campaign, Lansing-based startup Live. Love. Michigan. raised enough money to send 2,900 meals to local families through Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. Through its Hold on to Hope campaign, the company designed a line of...
Hope on their sleeves: clothing startup believes in Michigan's resilience
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Community investment is an afterthought for most companies, something they work into their business plans after they’ve gotten established. For Live. Love. Michigan. it was the founding principle. A marine biology student at Michigan State...
Bartending competition to support local hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-27-2014 under NONPROFITS
On Tuesday, March 11, T.G.I. Friday’s of Kentwood is hosting a flair bartending competition where mixologists will display their skills and auction off their creations along with a host of other prizes to benefit Feeding America West Michigan...
Teen celebrates birthday, Valentine's Day by volunteering
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Rachel Rounds of Evart, Michigan, is celebrating her 18th birthday. “I just got back from a mission trip to Africa, and I was thinking about different things to do for my birthday, maybe going to see a...
Charity Spectacular to raise money for children's hospital
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 02-03-2014 under NEWS
In support of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the Michigan International Auto Show is having their annual Charity Spectacular event at the DeVos Place on Wednesday, February 5. This black tie event is an exclusive preview of more than 300...
Worsening hunger challenges Feeding America West Michigan's capacity
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-18-2013 under NONPROFITS
In 2013, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank was forced to retire four trucks from its 22-vehicle fleet. In a year that has seen its food distribution spike by 10 percent, that lack of transportation is limiting the organization’s ability...
Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The benefits of signing up and running a foot race are tangible — you’ll have a personal goal to train for and in doing so you will gain in physical fitness, your mental attitude will improve and you’ll have a blast on race day....
Silent art auction to feature local goods for international clean water cause
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
On December 14 at 7 p.m. there will be an art exhibit and silent auction held to benefit the Philippines after its recent typhoon catastrophe. Art for Water will exhibit local and national artists at The Forest, a creative agency...
Grand Rapids-based startup launches app to help feed hungry children
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
A local team of innovators has created a mobile web app that is designed to allow its users to donate money to international and local charities simply by dining out at area restaurants. FoodCircles, a small local nonprofit team, has recently...