Submitted 02-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
Ten charitable organizations are getting funding to increase the availability of healthy foods in high-need communities.
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Submitted 02-25-2015 under NONPROFITS
Spice up Your Spring is a fundraiser for Tomorrow’s Child, a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to prevent infant death and support those affected by it.
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
Join us for a one-night event showcasing stories and art of infertile couples and an opportunity to learn more about the adoption process.
Submitted 02-24-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
If placemaking is about embracing the collective humanity in each other, then the best places and the best placemaking are not just cool things to do in cool places, but building a better city for all of us.
Submitted 02-24-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Nourish Organic Market, a small grocer that provides local and organic food, now offers free delivery for their Fresh For You food baskets as a way to make groceries more accessible and supporting local farmers easier.
Submitted 02-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Friends by chance, business partners by choice: Two Scotts Barbecue wants to bring flavors of the south to Michigan with their restaurant.
The new restaurant, featuring a casual ambiance with refined comfort food, is expected to change with the seasons by utilizing vendors from our Farmers Market and indoor Market Hall. Watch for a grand opening at the end of the summer.
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NEWS
"Strong Neighborhoods, Strong City" is the first summit of its kind in Grand Rapids, bringing together leaders and citizens with the goal of strengthening local communities.
Grand Rapids Sport and Social Club is hosting a tournament with the help of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and 16 teams will compete in a double elimination series of the ice sport similar to hockey- but with brooms.
Leaders of the festival will be training volunteers and reporters on topics such as disability politics, best practices in terms of language and perceptions, stigmas and stereotypes. Join us for this free training on Thursday night to get ready to report well.
