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Expressing Passion this Holiday Season
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 12-17-2019 under NONPROFITS
“Donating is thankfulness; I’m thankful for the things that I have in my life, so when I see people without those things, I need to be reminded that it does matter and that I can help people,” says Austin Owens, the Safety...
Meet Grand Rapids' future leaders who serve food to neighbors in need at Innovation Central High School
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-21-2019 under NONPROFITS
Innovation Central High School’s Mobile Food Pantries aren’t run by a team of teachers, parents or by any adults at all. Instead, each month, the school’s JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) cadets serve neighbors...
Comprenew Spring Volunteer Day!
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 05-22-2019 under NONPROFITS
Are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community? 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...
Hundreds of volunteers serve local veterans during Operation United
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 05-20-2019 under NONPROFITS
On Friday, May 17, more than 300 volunteers came together for one purpose: to serve local veterans. Heart of West Michigan United Way recruited 318 volunteers for Operation United, a day of outdoor landscaping, repair projects, and construction at...
Letter carriers to host mailbox food drive May 11
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 05-03-2019 under NONPROFITS
Postal workers in Grand Rapids will deliver mail and pick up food on Saturday, May 11, during the nation-wide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers. This coming week, each resident will find a bag in...
Volunteers Secure Millions in Tax Credits for Local Families
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 02-21-2019 under NONPROFITS
“Doing a tax return’s like doing a story problem, and how much fun is that?” Chris MacDonald knows a lot about story problems. A former high school math teacher with over 15 years’ experience as a volunteer tax preparer, she...
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,...