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“The Other Way” hosts A Westown Adventure

by (The Other Way)

Submitted 03-31-2010 under NONPROFITS

 Save the date: May 16th is your opportunity to explore this time-honored community ministry Written by Matthew Nickels (mnickels5)   A collection of plastic bags hangs from the door-handle outside the offices of “The Other Way”...

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Trip the Light : Never an event like this before

by (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 03-23-2010 under NONPROFITS

ArtPeers, an arts organization encouraging local art, and Dance in the Annex (DITA), a contemporary dance collaborative, are hosting the premiere of something completely unique in Grand Rapids: Trip The Light 04.14.10 at Wealthy Theatre, doors at...

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West Michigan Taco Bell patrons donate over 500 winter coats in 10 days

by (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 01-07-2010 under NONPROFITS

Over a span of only ten days, West Michigan residents succeeded in making winter a little warmer for over 500 members of Boys & Girls Clubs in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek.  Fifty local Taco Bell restaurants collected...

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Camp O’Malley aiming to achieve another successful summer in 2010

by (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 11-09-2009 under NONPROFITS

Despite the completion of another successful summer, Camp O’Malley’s camper attendance numbers dropped a little over two percent this year. The number of youth attending in 2009 was 484, while in 2008 there were 495 campers. Although, this drop does...

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A Mom's Perspective - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #2

by (DSAWM)

Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #2 A Mom’s Perspective – By Lindsay Anes Precious.  Smiling.  Sweet, little peanut.  Cuddly.  Energetic.  Amazing!   It is difficult...

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When Life's Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #1

by (DSAWM)

Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #1 When Life’s Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts – By Patty Boylen                 ...

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FACTS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME

by (DSAWM)

Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS

Facts about Down syndrome •    Down syndrome occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics...

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BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME

by (DSAWM)

Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS

BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMEAnnual Event Brings Education, Advocacy, and Funding to the Forefront The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the lives of...

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