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Calvin students get hands-on experience serving community in bike shop, youth club
by (Oakdale Neighbors)
Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
Matt Schanck has been turning wrenches at Oakdale Neighbors’ Boston Square Community Bikes program for two years. He and other students from the NVW dormitory at Calvin College get real-world experience in the Oakdale neighborhood every week....
Story Matters: Tina Ureña, Gracie Aylmer share the college students' perspective on Grand Rapids beer culture
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Tina Ureña and...
Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW On this edition of Catalyst Radio we learn about an effort to bring back to health a key watershed in the Grand Rapids area. Plaster Creek Stewards...
GRIL U participants teens graduate from college
by (GR Initiative f...)
Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
In a time where many of our urban teens are known to drop out of high school, GRIL (Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders) is proud to announce the college graduations of three of our GRIL U teen leadership program graduates! Mario Adkins graduated...
Grand Rapids Community Foundation opens scholarship application, continues to build awards
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 02-06-2013 under NONPROFITS
There are more scholarship opportunities available to students from the Kent County area than ever before. Beginning in the 1940s, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation has supported students through its scholarship program. Since then, the program...
New internship opportunities available with The Rapidian
by (Renato)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under OPINION
At The Rapidian, we are constantly looking for ways to improve and develop citizen journalism. We vehemently believe in increasing the flow of hyperlocal news to the Grand Rapids Community and are working to create a culture where people throughout...
Tonja's story: former adult learner graduates college with awards
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Tonja Lofton was an adult learner in the Literacy Center of West Michigan's Adult Tutoring Program. Tonja shared her story after successfully moving on to receive a college education after participating in the program. Hello my...
New internships posted with opportunities to be part of The Rapidian
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 12-13-2011 under OPINION
Here at The Rapidian, we are moving forward in full force to continue developing the growth of community journalism, an important part of the community. There are so many exciting things we hope to introduce to our readers and reporters in the...
Students measure up at Yardsticks competition
by (AaronBrandt)
Submitted 11-03-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
For the second year in a row, some of the top advertising experts from Grand Rapids mingled with some of the brightest up-and-coming minds at The Yardsticks Competition, sponsored by the Polishing Center. The Yardsticks is an advertising competition...
Community Foundation Grant to GRPS’ Harrison Park School Puts Students on the Path to College
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 06-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
$4.5m expected to be poured into GRPS schools over next ten years for college pathways coordinator, math/literacy coaches Additional $3m annually expected to be granted for college scholarships Signifying the beginning of a long-term partnership,...