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Comcast provides grant to introduce claymation to Boys & Girls Club members
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
On March 13th, ten members from the Seidman and Steil Boys & Girls Clubs finished Clay and Game Tech projects with the help of a $10,000 grant from Comcast. Using claymation, which is an animation process using clay figures that are moved and...
Camp O'Malley donors break ground for new cabin
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Spring has arrived and preparations are underway to get Camp O’Malley ready for a fun-filled summer of campers. Camp O’Malley is growing and must keep up by building a new cabin to bring the camp up to capacity. Generous donors Jeff and...
Over 50 refugee and foster youth wait for mentors
by (BethanyMentor)
Submitted 03-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Bethany Christian Services mentoring program serves three youth populations: Domestic Foster Care, Refugee, and Youth Services (for older youth transitioning out of foster care). Currently, we have over 50 youth who have requested mentors and are...
Mayra Cardenas earns Youth of the Year title
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
Recently, three local teens from the Seidman and Steil Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids competed in the 2011-2012 Youth of the Year competition held at Fifth Third Bank’s Gillett Auditorium. Held annually, this competition recognizes...
Introducing Creston's Youth News Bureau
by (crestongr)
Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Creston Neighborhood Association (CNA) is partnering with The Rapidian to host its very own Neighborhood News Bureau. The focus of the news bureau will be showcasing Creston’s youth perspective on social, economic and environmental issues...
UICA's youth program honored by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
Chosen from a pool of more than 471 nominations and 38 finalists, UICA's ArtWorks program was one of just 12 after-school and out-of-school programs across the country and the only program in the Midwest to receive this prestigious award. The...
3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Our children are the foundation upon which the legacy of Grand Rapids is to be built on,” said this year’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner keynote speaker, Bill Barkeley. “They will take us on journey we cannot possibly...
Catalyst Radio: 200 volunteers to build new playground in Aberdeen Park in just six hours
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the MP3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (10:13) Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Amway join us on air to talk about their efforts, along with Creston Neighborhood Association and a few...
UICA Named as Finalist for National Youth Award
by (KCAD)
Submitted 05-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's ArtWorks Youth Program was recently named as one of 50 finalists for the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP). This prestigious award recognizes UICA as being “one of the top arts- and humanities-based...
DJ Afrika Bambaataa to talk and perform tonight after illness postponed previous appearance
by (George)
Submitted 05-05-2011 under NEWS
After a long wait for local fans, legendary DJ Afrika Bambaataa will finally speak and perform in Grand Rapids this evening. Bambaataa, who had to postpone his previously scheduled January 27 appearances due to illness, will speak this afternoon at...