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GVSU Student Seeks to Raise $39,000 for Kids Over Summer Break
by (KidsHopeUSA)
Submitted 06-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Grand Valley State University sophomore, Megan Cloutier, has decided to use her summer break to raise money for at-risk student mentoring organization, KIDS HOPE USA. Starting July 2014 and ending in August, Megan will be campaigning to raise $39,...
Downtown Market announces spring break, summer camps for kids and teens
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS
For families staying close to home during spring break, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Spring Break and Summer Camps are an exciting new way to get the kids out of the house and help them learn to cook. Kids and teens can learn new culinary skills...
Meet the Harrison Park Media Team!
by (Harrison Park M...)
Submitted 03-07-2014 under NONPROFITS
The CYC teamed up with Harrison Park Elementary School to work with kids interested in learning about journalism. The result was the Harrison Park Media Team. Here is what the kids had to say about their group: Media Team is about sharing...
Mentoring matters: helping those in need
Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
This January our country celebrates the 13th annual National Mentoring Month, and D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring programs to connect more of our community’s young...
Statewide funding cut hurts local families
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 10-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
On October 1, state funding for the Prevention Pilot Project in Michigan was unexpectedly cut from 11 service agencies in Grand Rapids, Flint and metro Detroit. These agencies had been responsible for reducing caseloads for Child Protective Services...
Jay Starkey: Servicing the community one pair of shoes, one donation at a time
by (diondrahenderson)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS
Jay Starkey reaches out to the community one donation and one pair of shoes at a time. Starkey is executive director of In the Image, a non-profit organization on Grand Rapids southwest side. In the Image is a faith-based non-profit that turns...
Barnstormer to Benefit Thrive
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
What could be better than having a concert to raise money for local refugees? Having twelve concerts, we think! Thrive: A Refugee Support Program is very excited to announce our inaugural Rockford Barnstormer event! Join us for a family-friendly...
School supply drive to benefit D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Home youth
by (Djkrow)
Submitted 08-07-2012 under NEWS
It’s August, meaning there is only one short month until Labor Day-- and back to school. With the sadness of summer ending also comes the excitement of school starting. For some West Michigan youth, however, it can be a difficult transition,...
KaBOOM! and Amway partnered again on June 8 for D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
by (lindsey.smart)
Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's has been building "homes and hope" for children since 1887. The nonprofit organization, which provides services such as adoption and foster care, has wanted a playground for years. They received a surprise...
Catalyst Radio: 43rd annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown June 1, 2, 3
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The 2012 Festival of the Arts co-chairs Vance Fennell and Andrea Scheckel are guests on this edition of Catalyst Radio. This 43rd annual...