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Plainsong Farm works to catalyze a Christian food movement: "Ten acres and large questions"
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
In a day and age where most people buy their food from grocery stores, there is little connection between the consumption of food and the land and work that brought the food about. Plainsong Farm, located in Rockford, Michigan and operating under a...
New City Neighbors links good food and youth empowerment
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS
Life-giving food systems have far broader effects than the dinner plate. For New City Neighbors, recognition of this has led to the integration of good food and non-profit work in order to address a need in their neighborhood: youth...
The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS
HQ is located in between downtown Grand Rapids and Heritage Hill. At first glance, the unassuming brick building does little to distinguish itself from the red-brick road and the surrounding architecture, but a step inside reveals a space that...
Meals on Wheels' applies specific focus to need for good food
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
The need for good food is evident and extensive. Each individual around the world requires food to survive, and systems of food that are healthy, fair, affordable, and sustainable are catalysts for flourishing communities. While this need is not...
The permaculture perspective of Urban Roots: "We are guests in this neighborhood"
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
This year’s name change—the Access of West Michigan Walk for Good Food replacing the Hunger Walk—seeks to do justice to the diverse approaches of the Walk’s recipient organizations to fighting food inequality and pursuing a...
The Walk for Good Food: Access celebrates legacy of Hunger Walk with name change
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 03-09-2018 under NONPROFITS
The Access of West Michigan Hunger Walk is now the Access Walk for Good Food, and for good reason. The goal of the walk has not changed, but the rhetoric surrounding it has. Provision for those in need has always been, and will always be, the...
Ride for Refuge
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-08-2015 under
What is the Ride for Refuge? Join us on October 3, 2015 for the Ride for Refuge, a fantastically fun, family-friendly cycling (and walking) fundraiser in support of remarkable charities serving the displaced, vulnerable, and exploited. The different... Ride for Refuge
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-08-2015 under
What is the Ride for Refuge? The Ride is a cycling and walking event to raise money for organizations in this community. The different options for day are: o 5 mile, 10 mile, or 20 mile Bike Ride o 3 mile Walk Make sure to...
Access Hunger Walk to Raise $120,000
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
With just over 2 weeks left to go until the 37th Annual 5k Hunger Walk, agencies across West Michigan are making a push to raise $120,000 and have 1,000 people in attendance. Participating in the Hunger Walk means that you will be joining agencies,...
Be a hero. Fight hunger.
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Every community needs a hero. Someone with courage that will rise to the challenge. Someone with energy and excitement. Someone with dedication and a heart ready to serve. Will you be a hero? A band of one thousand heroes will come together this May...