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Interfaith, civic organizations unite to sponsor conversation on welcoming refugees
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 03-01-2016 under NONPROFITS
In November 2015, following the Paris terrorist attacks, Michigan was the first state whose governor proposed to “pause” allowing Syrian refugees into the United States. This concern around security was a response to the recent ISIS...
Bosna Express changes ownership, upgrades look
by (rachelcc)
Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION
If you live on the southwest side of Grand Rapids or in the Wyoming area, you may be aware of the Bosnian restaurant on 28th St. - Bosna Express. It's been just outside of the Grand Rapids borders in Wyoming at 128 28th St. for a long time, next...
Story Matters: Antonio Jaimes explains motivations for coming to USA
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish 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. The Elevating Voices project is...
Antonio Jaimes habla de sus motivaciones por venir a los Estados Unidos
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Construimos comunidad cuando compartimos nuestras historias – si son de una memoria, una experiencia o solamente diciendo lo que pensamos es bueno de este lugar. El proyecto de...
Juana Guerrero habla de su vida en el vecindario de la Avenida Grandville
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Construimos comunidad cuando compartimos nuestras historias – si son de una memoria, una experiencia o solamente diciendo lo que pensamos es bueno de este lugar. El proyecto de...
Noemi Bautista comparte de venir a los Estados Unidos, la vida aquí ahora
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Construimos comunidad cuando compartimos nuestras historias – si son de una memoria, una experiencia o solamente diciendo lo que pensamos es bueno de este lugar. El proyecto de...
Story Matters: Noemi Bautista shares about coming to USA, life here now
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish 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. The Elevating Voices project is...
Literacy and neighborly love at the West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 11-28-2012 under NONPROFITS
From its roots as a mutual assistance association started in 2006 by Somali Bantu and Kenyan refugees and immigrants, to its current leadership under Executive Director Susan Kragt, the West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center has thrived...
Cook Arts Center hosts student exhibit of artwork centered on immigration, injustice
by (GAAH)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Almost three months ago, teacher Alex Escamilla's 8th grade journalism students sat in the art studio at the Cook Arts Center, waiting to be introduced to local artist Reyna Garcia. Some of them chatted while others goofed off, and a few waited...
Through a Jewish lens
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
From February 1 - May 2, 2012, Dominican Center at Marywood is offering a 13-week program that will study the interfaith discussion of soul traits from the wisdom of the Hebrew Scripture and rabbinical writings. This is a 13-week course...- « first
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