NPO Showcase: Well House and the 19:1 campaign
Submitted 04-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Camilla Voelker of Well House explains the housing first model and the 19:1 Campaign
Meet civic investor Ben Oliver: Investing in voice
Submitted 04-18-2014 under VOICES
Ben Oliver shares his passion for education and for students as the Community Foundation's Challenge Scholars Advisor.
Vox Vidorra - "Go Your Way"
Submitted 04-17-2014 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.
Access Hunger Walk to Raise $120,000
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Access Hunger Walk strives to engage 1,000 walkers and raise $120,000 to raise awareness and eliminate hunger with the largest collaboration of nonprofit organizations yet
What's On Tap: April 17-23
Submitted 04-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
You may be celebrating at our Community Celebration on Friday evening but check out what's going on at local pubs for the rest of the weekend.
Meet civic investor Carol Lautenbach: Investing in education, investing in community
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Carol Lautenbach, administrator at Godfrey-Lee School District and downtown resident, sees the direct link between community and education clearly. The Rapidian, she says, helps these communities' stories grow.
Grand Rapids Public Library going green with book, media swap
Submitted 04-16-2014 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Public Library is giving people a chance to share each other's resources at their Book and Media Swap, happening at two of their branches.
Upcoming fundraiser prepares to support Native Americans locally and nationwide
Submitted 04-16-2014 under NEWS
The Gathering Thunder Foundation will be having their Spring Gala fundraising event to raise money for their programs that aid Native Americans across the country.
Local knitting group seeking new home
Submitted 04-16-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
After the closing of Schuler Books on Alpine Avenue, the Naughty Knitters and Hookers knitting and crochet group have found themselves without a place to gather.
Meet civic investor Roberta King: Investing in passion
Submitted 04-16-2014 under VOICES
Rapidian citizen reporter and civic investor, Roberta King, shares her involvement with The Rapidian and her investment in the Grand Rapids community.