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Backyard ministry on Southeast Side becomes nonprofit Community Kids
by (Community Kids)
Submitted 06-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
A ministry that began nine years ago – when youth trespassed into the founder’s backyard to play basketball – is now Community Kids, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving kids on the Southeast side. As a nonprofit, the ministry will...
What are barriers to employment?
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 03-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
There are many people who want and need to work, but face certain conditions that may make steady employment difficult to acquire. Individuals with such barriers may include people with a history of mental or physical health issues, criminal...
What's Next for the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
by (Urban Core Coll...)
Submitted 02-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has been providing social services to the Hispanic community for over 40 years. With a mission to educate, advocate and empower Latinos, the Center has unfortunately gone without leadership for more than a...
Grand Rapids Art Museum presents 'A Decade at the Center: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions'
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 01-18-2019 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition opening January 26, A Decade at the Center: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions. The exhibition closes out a yearlong celebration of GRAM's tenth anniversary at...
Michigan Artist Series 'Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives' opens at GRAM Oct. 27
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 10-24-2018 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) announced today that the next installment of its Michigan Artist Series will be opening on October 27. Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives will be on view at the Museum through March...
Everything you need to know about buying a refurbished computer
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
Why is purchasing a refurbished computer your best option? This is a very good question, and one that we at Comprenew answer every day. Some people are put off by the “refurbished” tag, but it’s important to know what that actually...
Comprenew announces expansion into Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS
Comprenew is pleased to announce a significant expansion into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, which will provide proper electronics recycling services to people in those communities. This geographic expansion builds on the...
Crash's Landing & Big Sid's Sanctuary - An organization with a heart
by (kornoelr)
Submitted 03-29-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
“It means everything to me.” These were the resounding words that were expressed by Sara Youngman, Sharon Wylie, and Sarah Klawiter. Three out of over 200 volunteers at Crash’s Landing & Big Sid’s Sanctuary. They were...
Spoken word collective turned nonprofit organization hosts first annual fundraiser
by (gleasonmrachel)
Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS
The Diatribe is throwing a party and everyone is invited. Now, if you're not an educator or familiar with the poetry scene here in Grand Rapids you might be wondering who or what The Diatribe is. The spoken word collective turned nonprofit...
Small steps, big results
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
A new year is often thought of as a new start. For Johnny, this January has been the realization of a long-time goal. This is a special story for me to be able to share with you: the hard work and long road that’s resulted in a new type of...