SAPAT Presents: Parents Let's Talk
Submitted 06-19-2019 under NONPROFITS
Local Kent County group working to empower parents and caregivers to engage youth on tough topics
Grand Rapids native inspired to bring health equity to her hometown
Submitted 06-17-2019 under NONPROFITS
Metro Health - University of Michigan Health’s new VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion believes health equity is a matter of life-and-death for marginalized communities.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What Does it Mean to be a Part of a Religious Community?, Part 2
Submitted 06-17-2019 under OPINION
Part two of last week’s question (for Christian responses, see last week’s column), What does it mean to be part of a religious community?
In Season: June 15, 2019
Submitted 06-14-2019 under NONPROFITS
It's officially MICHIGAN STRAWBERRY season + we have around 30 vendors with fresh, locally-grown produce, farm products (eggs, meat, dairy), Michigan-made food, flowers + garden transplants and handmade goods. Shop outside on this beautiful day and get some of the first strawberries of the season!
Backyard ministry on Southeast Side becomes nonprofit Community Kids
Submitted 06-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
What started as a backyard basketball Bible club is now a nonprofit that regularly serves 200 kids through adventure trips, mentoring and summer camp.
GRAM on the Green with WYCE 2019 Lineup Announced
Submitted 06-11-2019 under NONPROFITS
Annual free outdoor concert series returns for its 11th year
Calvin College launches campaign to save the Student Activities Office
Submitted 06-10-2019 under LOCAL LIFE
Student Activities Office, a beloved fixture of Calvin College and the West Michigan music scene, requires funding to remain intact. Calvin College administrators and students are seeking ways to keep the program going.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What Does it Mean to be a Part of a Religious Community?, Part 1
Submitted 06-10-2019 under OPINION
This week’s question: What does it mean to be part of a religious community? We present the Christian responses in the column this week. Next week, we present Unitarian, Hindu, and Jewish responses.
In Season: June 8, 2019
Submitted 06-07-2019 under NONPROFITS
Come treat your senses to the stunning sights and smells of the Market this time of year! It's such a beautiful day, sun is shining, and we have over 30 vendors today with Michigan food, farm, and artisan products!
A look back at Festival of the Arts' first 50 years
Submitted 06-05-2019 under NEWS
Festival of the Arts, Grand Rapids' signature celebration of arts and culture, celebrates its 50th year of free fun for the entire family.