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Sharing resident voices through storytelling
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 12-19-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Resident engagement through storytelling can also be an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbors and take ownership of their narrative and how they want to tell it. Staff at Dwelling Place, a Neighborworks member and CDC in Grand Rapids,...
A message from Comprenew regarding net neutrality
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 12-05-2017 under NONPROFITS
As a social enterprise, part of Comprenew's mission is to educate and advocate for equal access in an expanding digitally connected world. In that spirit, I'm writing to offer some insight into the proposed changes to the FCC rules regarding...
Open the Door: Resident leaders take Los Angeles
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-29-2017 under NONPROFITS
The NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is an invitation-only, three-day training event that aims to strengthen the voices and skills of community, resident and volunteer leaders by helping to share best practices and solutions to...
Domestic violence agency appoints new executive director
by (Safe Haven Mini...)
Submitted 10-31-2017 under NONPROFITS
Safe Haven Ministries Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the role of Executive Director to Megan Hopkins. Hopkins has been serving as Interim Executive Director since May 2017. In her role, Hopkins will continue to work toward bringing...
Local fundraising association announces honorees for 2017 celebration
by (afpwestmichigan)
Submitted 10-25-2017 under NEWS
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. For thirty years the West Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has celebrated the endless...
Join Us for Alternatives in Motion's 6th Annual AIM High Endurance Awards
by (Coleen Davis)
Submitted 10-11-2017 under NONPROFITS
Alternatives in Motion would love to count you in for our 6th Annual AIM High Endurance Awards benefiting persons with disabilities in west Michigan. The evening includes dinner, an auction, awards presentation, and keynote speaker. This year our...
Electronics Recycling & Data Security
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 10-09-2017 under NONPROFITS
What is Data Security? Generally in the electronic recycling industry, when we use the term “data security” we are referring to the protection of data contained in devices with memory (such as computer hard drives, smart phones, printers...
Exalta Health provides health, dental care to low-income residents
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Bill Paxton, President of Exalta Health discusses some of the services the low-income healthcare providor offers. Established in 1996, Exalta Health, formerly called Health Intervention...
Dégagé Ministries strives to reflect the love of Christ
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
“To reflect the love of Christ to all who come through our doors.…” The beginning of our mission statement is our foundation. Christ loves us so that we can love those He loves. Here at Dégagé, we know that every person who walks...
Premiere of WMCAT student-produced documentary will highlight local social justice and equity
by (wmcat)
Submitted 02-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
Maybe you’ve cranked the volume up while listening to the latest post-breakup song, or you’ve listened to a song in remembrance of your childhood years or deceased loved ones; No matter what emotion you may be experiencing, music has the...