nonprofits
Census count in full swing with rising Grand Rapids turnout
by (Brett)
Submitted 05-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Three months into the once-a-decade effort to get American residents counted, Grand Rapids turnout is beating the national average and on track to beat its own final turnout 10 years before. “66 percent of Grand Rapids households already have...
Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations
by (Brett)
Submitted 03-19-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Across the U.S., Wednesday, April 1 will mark Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 U.S. census. The once-every-decade U.S. census effort informs the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding to resources such as Medicare,...
Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census
by (Brett)
Submitted 02-20-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A new decade brings with it a changing U.S. population, which in Grand Rapids means once again taking stock of where its own population stands. As the 2020 U.S. census gears up nationwide, Grand Rapids residents will renew their role in the once-...
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...
Good Neighbor Program creates more welcoming neighborhood
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 09-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
Being a good neighbor in the Heartside Community is not only important to Dégagé, but also to our patrons. Over three years ago, an anonymous donor saw a need in our community and initiated the Good Neighbor Program. This program continues to thrive...
Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for West Michigan families
by (GRTV)
Submitted 01-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
This week’s episode of GRTV’s NPO Showcase features Marcie Lewis and Patty McCormick of the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan. Lewis and McCormick discuss the amenities that the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan provides...
Bethany Christian Services helps refugee families adjust to life in West Michigan
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Nathan Slauer, VISTA Leader at Bethany Christian Services, discusses the current refugee crisis, the refugee resettlement efforts of the organization, and how folks in the community can get...
Santa will take calls, tweets live tonight on GRTV
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
Santa will be taking your calls and tweets live again tonight, Monday, December 19 from 6-7 PM in the GRTV studio during the annual GRTV Santa Call-In Show! Santa wants to hear from you - record a short video of you, your child, or your...
Learn diabetes symptoms, prevention tips from the American Diabetes Association - West Michigan
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Kevin Yeomans of the American Diabetes Association – West Michigan discusses symptoms of diabetes, what you can do to prevent, delay, and manage the disease, and the resources...
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan provides support, resources for children with Down syndrome and their families
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, April Sawhill, Executive Director, and Lindsey Kloeckner, Parent Member, discuss the resources available through the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), the Early Stages...