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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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Alternatives in Motion welcomes new Board Member

Submitted 07-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

Alternatives in Motion welcomes new Board Member Ellery Alexander

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Grand Rapids Community Media Center Announces New Board Members

Submitted 07-19-2019 under NEWS

New Members add expertise and energy to Community Media Center's Board of Directors

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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

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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.

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