service learning
Service learning opportunities for students at Comprenew
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 10-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
Attention teachers and educators! Have you been looking for a hands-on opportunity for your students to learn more about technology and environmental stewardship? We would love to host you and your students for a service learning opportunity...
Meet the woman solving hunger in West Michigan
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-04-2016 under NONPROFITS
When you come through the front door at Feeding America West Michigan, she’s the first person you see. Her name is Maggie Marcinkus, she’s 24 years old and she’s in charge of the 3,000-plus volunteers who will sort, ship, pick and...
Calvin students get hands-on experience serving community in bike shop, youth club
by (Oakdale Neighbors)
Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
Matt Schanck has been turning wrenches at Oakdale Neighbors’ Boston Square Community Bikes program for two years. He and other students from the NVW dormitory at Calvin College get real-world experience in the Oakdale neighborhood every week....
Riveridge Produce Marketing opens orchards to Food Bank
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
It’s a boom year for Michigan apple growers, and one apple seller in Sparta is sharing that bounty with hungry families. On October 26 and 30, Riveridge Produce Marketing, Inc. will welcome volunteers from Feeding America West Michigan Food...
With demand rising, Food Bank issues plea for more volunteers
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-15-2013 under NONPROFITS
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is making a plea for more volunteers. Last year the Comstock Park-based hunger-relief organization was assisted by more than 2,300 volunteers in distributing 23.8 million pounds of food. They are on track to...