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Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Go Back to School...as a Junior Achievement Volunteer

Submitted 08-21-2019 under NONPROFITS

As Kids Head Back to School, JA is Seeking Classroom Volunteers

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Culinary Conversations series returns Sept. 11 with focus on sourcing locally

Submitted 08-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Food industry leaders and startup founders to speak about local sourcing from healthcare, grocery, farm, distributor and startup perspectives

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New Committee Announced at Alternatives in Motion

Submitted 08-14-2019 under NONPROFITS

We're looking for you to join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

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Positioning Residents to be the Voice of Change

Submitted 08-13-2019 under NONPROFITS

Residents complete the Heartside Resident Satisfaction Survey, see their responses as a catalyst for change

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$11,000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Submitted 08-08-2019 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $11k in scholarships to six local students.

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"Hometown Champ" helps bring business to town

Submitted 08-07-2019 under NONPROFITS

For decades, the Bring It To GR program from Experience Grand Rapids has worked with local community members to draw regional and national conferences to town. In this piece, Stacey Hirvela shares her story of becoming a “Hometown Champ.”

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Beyond Play: Art, Access, and Community Vitality

Submitted 08-06-2019 under NONPROFITS

A conversation between art and community, and the effects of Dwelling Place’s Community Arts programs.

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City Connection - Shannon Harris of Our Community's Children joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS

Shannon Harris form Our Community's Children's to discuss a variety of issues and topics related to children in the City of Grand Rapids.

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National Night Out in the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood

Submitted 07-30-2019 under NONPROFITS

A sense of community has the power to create an atmosphere of pride and belonging. In the Heartside Neighborhood, community events such as National Night Out are more than just food and games.

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Volunteering Enhances Communities and Connections

Submitted 07-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

Volunteers, residents, and communities come together to beautify places and meet new faces at volunteer functions.

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