NPO Showcase
3:11 Youth Housing helps youth experiencing homelessness through housing first, positive youth development
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Submitted 09-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, 3:11 Youth Housing’s Kayla Morgan and Lauren VanKeulen discuss their work to develop safe, affordable housing for youth experiencing homelessness, the impact of homelessness on...
Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) calls for teen leaders to help eliminate violence in our community
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Submitted 09-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) mentors Amy Endres-Bercher and Julia Raap discuss the importance of violence awareness and education for teens. You’ll also hear from YLAV teens...
GRTV premieres new format for NPO Showcase
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Submitted 09-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
NPO Showcase, a staple production of GRTV, premieres with a new format today! This past summer, the show took a short hiatus while GRTV staff took time to reimagine the show to better serve the changing needs of nonprofits in our community. Overall...
City of Grand Rapids launches new bicycle safety education campaign
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-10-2016 under NONPROFITS
Yesterday, the City of Grand Rapids launched Driving Change, its largest effort to educate motorists, bicyclists, and the community on how everyone can share the road safely. “Grand Rapids actually has a crash rate [between cars and bicycles]...
Google I/O Extended Conference to be held in Grand Rapids on May 18
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Submitted 04-19-2016 under NONPROFITS
An exciting Google conference, I/O Extended, will be held in Grand Rapids on May 18 at the Harris Building. Each year, Google holds their annual I/O event in California to gather the technology and developer communities and to announce new products...
Step-Up Youth Productions provides outlet for creativity, physical activity
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Submitted 02-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
A young girl in a puffy ball gown shows off her elegant waltzing skills. Next, a teenage couple swirls by to the tune of a classic song. Then, an 8 year old boy does the jive, perfectly in time to the fast-paced music playing. These are scenes from...
The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line
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Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s been just over a year since The Rapid launched the Silver Line, Michigan’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The Silver Line connects area suburbs to Grand Rapids to help commuters get downtown quickly. “The whole idea of...
The Healthy Homes Coalition works to keep children's housing safe
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
Asthma is a common, chronic condition in our community, affecting 1 of out 10 kids in Grand Rapids. While asthma is partially caused by genetics, environmental factors in your home can also trigger asthma. “If the air in that house where the...
Major Taylor Cycling aims to improve physical, social and emotional health of youth
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Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Earlier this year, Sandra Bentley’s grandson was looking for an after-school biking club to join in Grand Rapids. “He couldn’t find one, so we decided to create our own!” says Bentley, Executive Director of Major Taylor...
The Arc of Kent County launches The Assurance Plan for individuals with disabilities
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Submitted 10-20-2015 under NONPROFITS
Individuals with disabilities and their families face challenges every day. But what if the individual’s caregiver is no longer around, or available to help ensure that the crucial supports and services are still in place? That’s the...