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Disability: Dialogue on a unique way of living
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Submitted 04-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
“Disability is not an inherent struggle, but rather, Disability is an art; it’s a unique way of living,” says Dr. Chris Smit, paraphrasing a quote from Neil Marcus. “This definition goes against every definition of Disability...
Story Matters: Keith Smith remembers great influence of Dirk Koning on his life with public television
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Submitted 03-19-2015 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. This story was shared with us in 2013 at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC)'...
DisArt to train volunteers, staff on reporting about disability
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
As we prepare to cover the DisArt Festival in a variety of ways, it's important that we're ready to speak about disability in a respectful, helpful way. On Thursday, February 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Christopher R. Smit, director of DisArt and...
Mayor Heartwell responds to citizen concerns on police relations, street plowing, fracking
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Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Every month on the first Monday, Mayor Heartwell is open to all questions sent in during his live on-air show "City Connection." This month, The Rapidian's intern CeNique Yeldell asked the mayor his thoughts on the 12 point plan for our...
Focus on Issues: Community Outreach Court
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Submitted 12-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
The latest episode of Focus on Issues focuses on the Community Outreach Court, a new initiative in the Heartside Neighborhood. Oftentimes, individuals experiencing homelessness have minor legal issues that create barriers to getting their lives on...
NPO Showcase: Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank
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Submitted 12-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Feeding America West Michigan, a Food Bank that distributes food to pantries, shelters, and other local anti-hunger organizations in 40 West Michigan counties, including the Upper Peninsula. Ken Estelle, Chief...
NPO Showcase: FoodCircles
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Submitted 11-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features FoodCircles, an organization that is helping to feed hungry kids in our community through something many people are already doing on a regular basis - dining out. Jonathan Kumar, Managing Director, and Adam...
NPO Showcase: Literacy Center of West Michigan
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Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Dr. Wendy Falb, the new Executive Director of the Literacy Center of West Michigan. Dr. Falb joins us in studio to discuss her new role as Executive Director, what drew her to the mission, and how the Literacy...
NPO Showcase: Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
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Submitted 10-22-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit working to make improvements to the Grand Rapids metro area to increase healthy and safe bicycling opportunities. Tom Tilma, Executive Director of the...
NPO Showcase: GVSU Master of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
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Submitted 10-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Salvatore Alaimo, Assistant Professor for Grand Valley State University's School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration. Dr. Alaimo joins us in studio to discuss the School's new curriculum, a...