Supporting Our Leaders: preparing students for the future
Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Supporting Our Leaders, SOL, program helps students prepare for their education and gives them opportunities to explore life after high school.
August vote to decide fate of Kent District Libraries
Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Library users in Kent County will depend on millage results for continued access, says Lance Werner of Kent District Library.
Young Nonprofit Professionals caters to young in spirit
Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network seeks to serve as many members as it can by providing new opportunities this year.
Billy Strings & Don Julin
Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
In Season: July 26, 2014
Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
Story Matters: Terrell Cornelius shares what it's like to live on the West Side
Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Terrell Cornelius shares what he loves about living on Bridge Street, what he'd like to see happen on the West Side and Grand Rapids as a whole- and his dreams for the future.
Mitten Brewing Co. puts spotlight on local charities, seeks to improve local community
Submitted 07-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Each month, The Mitten Brewing Co. features a different charity or nonprofit organization to help raise funds. Chris Andrus, part owner of The Mitten, and his wife Shannon Andrus talk about those charities and the positive effects they hope to have.
West Michigan ACLU Attorney: proposed panhandling ordinance threatens free speech
Submitted 07-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Miriam Aukerman is an attorney at the West Michigan ACLU. She examines the effects of the proposed panhandling ordinances and offers solutions.
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan files discrimination claim
Submitted 07-25-2014 under NEWS
The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has filed a complaint against Asset Management Specialists, a property management group. They allege a discriminatory maintenance levels for properties in African American and Latino neighborhoods.
Senior Artie Smith grateful for good food, good friends
Submitted 07-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Feeding America West Michigan and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission work together to feed seniors.