youth
UICA Offers Free Seminar Series For Youth
by (KCAD)
Submitted 12-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
This February, UICA's ArtWorks Youth Program will offer a free Seminar Series. This series will feature films, workshops, and presentations by local professional artists. All program offerings will introduce students to current issues facing our...
First Rapidian bureau hosted by Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities to launch in January
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Rapidian, a service of the Community Media Center, is partnering with Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities to install a news bureau in the southwest quadrant of Grand Rapids. The Rapidian is a web-based, community driven journalism project that...
Catalyst Radio: Media education at GRCMC another outlet for youth creativity
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-26-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week we turn the mic on Gretchen Vinnedge, the Community Media Center's education director. The education department for the CMC steers many programs including AniJAM workshops that teaches stop-motion animation to all ages and MoLLIE, a...
Huggable holiday heroes from Younker's benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
This holiday season, Younker’s introduces two highly likable heroes that are sure to win hearts. With help from the community, the twosome will help save the day for a local Boys & Girls Club member! Younker’s is part of The Bon-Ton Stores Inc....
20 years of true dedication, a thank you to Lee Scott
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
The commitment of one individual often makes all the difference, and Mr. Lee Scott, was one man whose efforts helped keep Grand Rapids’ youth in a safe and positive place for two decades. After almost 20 years of service to Boys & Girls...
JCPenney awards $7,500 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
During the 2010-2011 school year, more Grand Rapids students will be participating in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth afterschool program thanks in part to an access grant made possible by JCPenney Afterschool. The...
Catalyst Radio: Motion Initiative uses cycling repair to teach life skills to urban youth
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 10-29-2010 under NONPROFITS
Thomas Fish, executive director of Motion Initiative, joins us on air. Motion Initiative is part of United in Christ Ministries and teaches urban youth life skills through their bicycle shop. Acitivities include training in bike mechanics and...
2nd annual Steak and Burger Dinner raises nearly $40,000 for BGCGRYC
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
When faced with challenges in her career, Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes learned to focus on the journey and not the destination. The 2nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner provided the Club members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth...
Southtown PhotoVoice screening sets direction for community action
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS
Viewers were jumping out of their seats at Dirk Koning Microcinema last Friday evening as they debated the best way to improve Southtown neighborhoods. Nearly 30 attendees gathered at Wealthy Theatre on July 30 to view Southtown PhotoVoice, a...
Secchia's Lake Michigan home creates beautiful backdrop for the first Summer Soiree
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 08-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
Peter and Joan Secchia graciously opened their Lake Michigan home to host Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth’s first ever Summer Soirée to benefit Camp O’Malley on July 13, 2010. There were 85 Camp O’Malley supporters in...