A better food system begins on the farm
Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
Food and Water Watch is working in Grand Rapids to help enact the Fair Farm Rules--rules that would level the playing field for small farm owners and work towards a more sustainable food system.
Help for Marriages in Crisis
Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
The story of Julie and Tony, participants of Retrouvaille, which is a marriage intervention program with a proven 80% success rate.
Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street
Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
The first S-Curve was not on 131, but at Canal Street and Pearl in downtown Grand Rapids.
Hunger Challenge: Day 3
Submitted 09-08-2011 under OPINION
Day 3 is all about George Washington, bussing tables, and life lessons. Spoiler alert: I may have cheated a little, read on for full gossip.
Local First to Host 2012 BALLE Business Conference in Grand Rapids
Submitted 09-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
10th Annual BALLE Business Conference will focus on a new economic model for the future
Hunger Challenge:Day 2
Submitted 09-07-2011 under OPINION
Stick with me as I move onto day two of the Hunger Challenge. This one features lentil soup, diet coke lust and lots of popcorn.
ALDI opens new store and gives back to Grand Rapids
Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
In celebration of the new store and the company’s ongoing commitment to the Grand Rapids community, ALDI will be donating $5,000 worth of snacks to the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids.
Varnum employees donate school supplies to Buchanan Elementary
Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
Varnum employees collected and donated school supplies to GRPS Buchanan Elementary. Their donation will save each teacher roughly $500-$1,000 this school year.
Hunger Challenge: Introduction
Submitted 09-06-2011 under OPINION
A summary of my first day taking on the Hunger Challenge
Hunger Challenge: Day 1
Submitted 09-06-2011 under OPINION
A summary of my first day participating in the Hunger Challenge