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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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Young Leaders Against Violence is accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year

Submitted 07-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) a youth led coalition focused on ending dating and sexual violence is now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year.

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Polish Heritage Society Brings Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push to Grand Rapids to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Dozynki Polish Festival

Submitted 06-24-2019 under NEWS

The Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids is bringing the internationally known Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push band to play two nights of the three-day Dozynki Polish Festival in August.

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West Michigan man proves positivity is key to recovery

Submitted 06-20-2019 under NONPROFITS

“I was raised to believe my handicap wasn’t a limitation. I have spina bifida, but it’s never held me back.”

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SAPAT Presents: Parents Let's Talk

Submitted 06-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

Local Kent County group working to empower parents and caregivers to engage youth on tough topics

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Grand Rapids native inspired to bring health equity to her hometown

Submitted 06-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

Metro Health - University of Michigan Health’s new VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion believes health equity is a matter of life-and-death for marginalized communities.

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Volunteer with Comprenew for a Free Computer

Submitted 06-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

In exchange for 40 hours of volunteer work, Comprenew will provide a voucher for one free computer loaded with Windows 10.

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Steelcase team takes the 2019 WorldQuest championship

Submitted 05-31-2019 under NONPROFITS

Steelcase's six-person team "Steeling Gold" won the 2019 WorldQuest global trivia contest, sponsored each year by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.

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Aneurysm survivor shares story of faith and recovery

Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

Saundra was shocked to discover the cause of her persistent ear pain was a large aneurysm in her brain. She credits her faith, and her doctor, for pulling her through the terrifying experience.

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive provides 132,000 meals

Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

On May 11, Grand Rapids residents donated over 158,000 pounds of non-perishable food via their mailboxes to feed neighbors in need.

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