Grand Rapids
Mario Alfaro: Helping youth in Grand Rapids
by (salmarodriguez0717)
Submitted 08-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Helping youth find jobs that will help them later in life is hard. This is why the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has organized a program which helps youth by providing them with meaningful jobs. Mario Alfaro, Youth Advocate and Gang Specialist...
Ricardo Martinez: Advocating for youth
by (ashleyborres)
Submitted 08-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan's Youth Advocate, Ricardo Martinez, works with Grand Rapids youth ranging from ages 14 to 21. "It is challenging," says Martinez. "I make sure kids get all the help that they need; making...
NPO Showcase: Recreational Debut
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Recreational Debut, a nonprofit athletic recruiting service that will hold a showcase for students looking to play college basketball. Dennis Bell, formerly of the New York Knicks, joins us in studio to discuss...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids goes for an "All Out Blitz" with their 2nd Annual BE GREAT Gala
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 08-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth including Camp O’Malley is celebrating over 75 years of serving youth in West Michigan. In honor of this milestone and the close of their “Building Bridges for Brighter Futures...
UICA's "Collaboration" invites audience to collaborate with artists
by (Scott Trumbo)
Submitted 08-13-2014 under NEWS
The UICA’s theme for this year's Artprize exhibit is "Collaboration." The exhibit will officially kick off September 13, after their yearly Oddball fundraising event. "Artprize is when a lot of the city comes and...
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to celebrate fourth annual Green Gala
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS
On Thursday, August 21, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP) will host its fourth annual Green Gala event to generate awareness of about its organization, what new things are in store for the future and celebrate another successful...
Red Cross to Host Open House on August 14
by (RedCrossGGR)
Submitted 08-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
At the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, we love being outside and enjoying mild, breezy Michigan summer evenings almost as much as we love serving our community. So we thought what better way to combine two of our favorite things than by...
NPO Showcase: Grand Rapids Community Media Center
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Tom Clinton, the new Executive Director of the Community Media Center. Clinton joins us in studio to discuss his background and what brought him to the Community Media Center, the services of the Community Media...
Catalyst Radio: Maker Faire invites inventors, innovators, tinkerers to show their creations
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-08-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The first-ever Maker Faire in this part of the state is coming to Grand Rapids Labor Day weekend, and Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting the...
Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history
by (andreemi)
Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
History buff and beer enthusiast Brian Haik is putting his knowledge of beer and Grand Rapids to use with his new business, Grand Rapids Beer Tours. He offers guests the opportunity to visit several local breweries, sample some of their selections,...