Gilda's Club
Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-24-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids adding eco-friendly vehicles to operations The City of Grand Rapids has accepted a state-awarded grant helping it to reach 90 eco-friendly vehicles in its operations—aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by up to...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, May 4 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-04-2020 under NEWS
As of May 4, Kent County now has 1,854 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 39 deaths and 499 recoveries. Statewide, there are a confirmed 43,950 cases and 4,135 deaths. The statewide recovery number as of May 1 is 15,659. Shared in this May 4 update...
The Power of One: How local nonprofit has grown into a powerhouse of local grassroots philanthropy
by (snicklefritz2112)
Submitted 09-04-2019 under NEWS
It started with that still small voice. “A calling of the heart,” as Sharon Stianson, co-founder of Women Who Care of Kent County (WWCKC) describes it. After raising a family and making a successful career in interior design,...
LaughFest's 'Best of the Midwest' competition to showcase regional comedians
by (JordanSchulte)
Submitted 03-15-2016 under NEWS
LaughFest may be known for bringing famous comics to Grand Rapids, but comedy fans will also get a chance to see some of the region’s best rising stars at the third floor of The B.O.B. at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The competition, underwritten...
Annual dog wash benefits grief organization
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The smell of wet dog wafted over the stands of Fifth Third Ballpark on Sunday, adding to the ambiance of its own Dog Days game. That was thanks to Gilda’s Club’s “World’s Largest Dog Wash,” a benefit for its youth...
Story Matters: Betty Anne Hevel shares journey as a Gilda's Club volunteer
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-16-2015 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. This story was...
Story Matters: LaughFest volunteer Sarah Veselenak encourages us all to "find our funny"
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-16-2015 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. This story was...
Story Matters: Three-time cancer survivor shares volunteer experiences at Gilda's Club
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-13-2015 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. This story was...
Story Matters: Jawhan "DJ Maddog" Jackson says LaughFest brings local comedy to next level
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-13-2015 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. This story was...
Story Matters: Stephanie McNamara tries laughter yoga for first time at LaughFest
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-13-2015 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. This story was...