NPO Showcase
3:11 Youth Housing develops safe, affordable housing for homeless youth
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Submitted 09-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s estimated that there are about 80 youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are homeless on any given night in Kent County. “Youth are experts at hiding within the general population, by blending in, or they’ll be couch surfing...
The Rapidian: our community news resource
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Submitted 05-20-2015 under NONPROFITS
Because you’re here on therapidian.org reading this article, you likely have an idea about what The Rapidian, a service of the Community Media Center, is all about. But why is it so important that our community has access to this free,...
Disability: Dialogue on a unique way of living
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Submitted 04-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
“Disability is not an inherent struggle, but rather, Disability is an art; it’s a unique way of living,” says Dr. Chris Smit, paraphrasing a quote from Neil Marcus. “This definition goes against every definition of Disability...
NPO Showcase: Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank
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Submitted 12-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Feeding America West Michigan, a Food Bank that distributes food to pantries, shelters, and other local anti-hunger organizations in 40 West Michigan counties, including the Upper Peninsula. Ken Estelle, Chief...
NPO Showcase: FoodCircles
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Submitted 11-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features FoodCircles, an organization that is helping to feed hungry kids in our community through something many people are already doing on a regular basis - dining out. Jonathan Kumar, Managing Director, and Adam...
NPO Showcase: Literacy Center of West Michigan
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Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Dr. Wendy Falb, the new Executive Director of the Literacy Center of West Michigan. Dr. Falb joins us in studio to discuss her new role as Executive Director, what drew her to the mission, and how the Literacy...
NPO Showcase: Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
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Submitted 10-22-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit working to make improvements to the Grand Rapids metro area to increase healthy and safe bicycling opportunities. Tom Tilma, Executive Director of the...
NPO Showcase: GVSU Master of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
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Submitted 10-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Salvatore Alaimo, Assistant Professor for Grand Valley State University's School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration. Dr. Alaimo joins us in studio to discuss the School's new curriculum, a...
NPO Showcase: Michigan Eating Disorders Alliance
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Submitted 09-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features the Michigan Eating Disorders Alliance (MIEDA), an organization focused on reducing eating disorders through prevention and education initiatives aimed at young people, parents, educators, and health...
NPO Showcase: MomsBloom
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Submitted 08-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features MomsBloom, an organization who is building strong families through support and advocacy for new parents. Sara Binkley-Tow, Executive Director and Co-Founder of MomsBloom, joins us in studio to share about her...