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Local poet organizes women's self-defense class, poetry reading
by (kt.herr)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
The event, titled “Persevere: An Evening of Protection and Poetry,” will take place on April 6 at The Well Being, and will feature an hour and a half of self-defense instruction, followed by readings and performances from four local...
Girls Inc. program seeks to educate, motivate Grand Rapids youth
by (kendravanderlip)
Submitted 08-13-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The YWCA West Central Michigan is partnering with the national Girls Inc. preventative program program aimed at girls ages 6-18. The Girls Inc. mission is to inspire all girls to be “strong, smart and bold” and to prevent future...
Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The benefits of signing up and running a foot race are tangible- you’ll have a personal goal to train for and in doing so you will gain in physical fitness, your mental attitude will improve and you’ll have a blast on race day. And guess what? If...
Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The benefits of signing up and running a foot race are tangible — you’ll have a personal goal to train for and in doing so you will gain in physical fitness, your mental attitude will improve and you’ll have a blast on race day....
Taking a Stand Against Racism
by (mmurray)
Submitted 02-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
On April 29, 2011, organizations in Grand Rapids will join communities across the country in taking a Stand Against Racism. Stand Against Racism is a nationwide event coordinated by the YWCA that encourages communities to help raise awareness...
Bridge Street Place: Sustainable, Affordable Permanent Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amidst a growing need to provide for affordable, permanent housing needs for survivors of domestic violence, last week Dwelling Place announced the completion of the transformation and renovation of a transitional housing community, My...