education
GVSU Student Seeks to Raise $39,000 for Kids Over Summer Break
by (KidsHopeUSA)
Submitted 06-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Grand Valley State University sophomore, Megan Cloutier, has decided to use her summer break to raise money for at-risk student mentoring organization, KIDS HOPE USA. Starting July 2014 and ending in August, Megan will be campaigning to raise $39,...
Beyond hunger relief: Congress Elementary uses gardening to get kids excited about healthy food
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 05-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank works with a network of 1,200 hunger-relief agencies across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Many of those agencies and host sites do more than simply hand out food. Congress Elementary School in Grand...
Building bridges, one conversation at a time
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under NONPROFITS
Piloted in spring 2013, the Adult Tutoring Program Conversation Club of the Literacy Center of West Michigan provides a space for active and waiting learners in the program to practice their conversation skills. The club, which is also open to...
Challenge Scholars: creating opportunity
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 05-05-2014 under VOICES
They say it takes a village to raise a child and in the eyes of Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Grand Rapids Public Schools, these words ring true. Benjamin Oliver, Challenge Scholars Advisor, and Meredith Fennema, PR & Marketing...
Meet civic investor Ben Oliver: Investing in voice
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 04-18-2014 under VOICES
Prior to his move to Grand Rapids, civic investor Ben Oliver attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. “During my time there I was focused on getting good grades, developing my intellect and discovering myself and my personal...
Meet civic investor Carol Lautenbach: Investing in education, investing in community
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
“When I was in college I thought I was going to be a journalist. That’s what I aspired to,” says Carol Lautenbach, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability at Godfrey-Lee Schools. “Even when my kids...
Storytellers spin tales for elementary classrooms, public events
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 04-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Every month, a group of enthusiastic individuals gathers in Grand Rapids to spin yarns and tell tall tales. Story Spinners of Grand Rapids share personal stories, fables, historical narratives, personal mementos and everything in between. They have...
Meet civic investor Erica VanEe: Investing in a place at the table
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Erica Curry VanEe spent her early childhood moving from home to home, and it wasn’t until more recently that she developed a true sense of “place.” “I was adopted so I moved around 10 times before I was even 10 years...
Former First Lady to visit Grand Rapids to commemorate Betty Ford
by (Whitney Pavlica)
Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
On April 8, Rosalynn Carter will be visiting Grand Rapids for a luncheon titled “America’s First Ladies: A Journey of Friendship.” At the luncheon, Carter will speak about her close, personal friendship with Betty Ford. Steve Ford...
Harrison Report: Media Team tackles strict teachers, short recesses, visit with Governor Snyder
by (Harrison Park M...)
Submitted 03-26-2014 under NONPROFITS
Governor Snyder Visits Harrison Park By Esmerelda Michigan Governor Rick Snyder came to visit Harrison Park School on Thursday, February 6. Because I was a member of Media Team, I was picked to meet Gov. Snyder. When I was told, I was excited...