health
Running for the health of it
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 03-18-2015 under OPINION
Last spring, I did something I never thought I would do: I trained and ran my first half marathon. As someone who used to hate even the word "running," this was one of the most challenging things I've done. This year, I will run the...
#MyWin: Aaron Ofseyer
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 03-04-2015 under NONPROFITS
A win is a small triumph. A personal victory. A success that's all your own. It's being able to fit into your favorite jeans, getting your confidence to get back out on the court, being able to exercise after surgery…it...
Feeding America West Michigan to expand fresh food distributions with CSX, Conservation Fund grant
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
CSX and the Conservation Fund announced today that Feeding America West Michigan is one of 10 charitable organizations in the South, Midwest and on the East Coast to receive grants to improve the transportation and distribution of fresh, healthy...
Nourish Organic Market expands with free delivery of food baskets
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Nourish Organic Market prides itself on being the 3rd best place to get food- next to having a personal garden and buying directly from a farmer. What started as an online store called Artisan Food is now a market that connects with farmers to...
Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
Streams of Hope, a partner agency of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, is helping clients manage chronic illnesses through exercise, nutrition, and encouragement. Learn more about the Nutritional Options for Wellness program at...
New class series offer holistic view of nutrition, healthy living at Downtown Market
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 01-20-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
January is the traditional time of year to start fresh, and when many people vow to make changes in their health and lifestyle choices, related to New Year resolutions or post-holiday weight gain. But how does someone move from a short-lived diet to...Free webinar to Learn about a simple Meditation & Mindfulness
by (Jyoti108)
Submitted 01-08-2015 under
The benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness are so numerous that it seems appropriate for everyone take a look at how they could bring such a practice into their lives. Teachers will review how the mind works and how easy it is to return the...Free webinar to Learn about a simple Meditation & Mindfulness technique
by (Jyoti108)
Submitted 01-08-2015 under
The benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness are so numerous that it seems appropriate for everyone take a look at how they could bring such a practice into their lives. Teachers will review how the mind works and how easy it is to return the...
Food Bank marks another record-breaking year for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s official: Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank just closed out its second record year in a row for food distribution. In 2014, Feeding America West Michigan distributed 26.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 20.7 million meals...