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Volunteer in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 01-15-2019 under NONPROFITS
We are inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling, learn more about the hazards of e-waste, and explore the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a social enterprise, Comprenew strives to embody the mission of King by...
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...
WYCE celebrates programmers: Sandra Dym
by (hayesgriffin)
Submitted 10-12-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
WYCE is a listener supported, volunteer powered, community radio station. Our organizational mission is "Building Community through Media,” and we take that seriously. Programmer: Sandra Dym What are your work/volunteer/hobbies? I am a...
GRandJazzFest seeks volunteers
by (GRandJazzFest)
Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS
GRandJazzFest presented by the DTE Energy Foundation seeks volunteers to help at the festival August 18-19, 2018 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. “It’s about building community, meeting new people, and making new friends,...
ServeGR website connects Rapidians with volunteer opportunities
by (GRTV)
Submitted 06-13-2018 under NONPROFITS
ServeGR is an accessible website to find volunteer opportuniteis in the Grand Rapids area. It is a an easily accessible website that allows a future volunteer to choose what they are interested in doing and time frame. Each organization in ServeGR...
Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS
Are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community with dad? Do you have an interest in technology or protecting the environment? Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards...
Crash's Landing & Big Sid's Sanctuary - An organization with a heart
by (kornoelr)
Submitted 03-29-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
“It means everything to me.” These were the resounding words that were expressed by Sara Youngman, Sharon Wylie, and Sarah Klawiter. Three out of over 200 volunteers at Crash’s Landing & Big Sid’s Sanctuary. They were...
This season of giving: Is the act of freely giving respectful to the poor?
by (victseng)
Submitted 11-30-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Imagine if you are unable to provide for your family and just received a large amount of donated items? How would you feel? "Blessed" maybe a common answer a lot of us would provide - why shouldn't we? But in reality, a large number of...
Regenerating forests for healthy wildlife habitats
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 11-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
“The Grouse Machine” serves “The King” – and in the process, various habitants of Michigan’s forests benefit. The machine is a Caterpillar skid steer with a forestry-mulching head that the Ruffed Grouse Society...
Diverse group has common cause: Restoring pheasants in Michigan
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 10-18-2017 under NONPROFITS
Merlin acts like a puppy again. Nose to the ground, the 10-year-old chocolate Lab bounds across the grassy field hot on the scent. Approaching a thicket, he flushes a ring-necked pheasant into the bright morning sky. It’s a sight to behold for...