Submitted 10-29-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Founding partner of Rockford Construction Company Mike VanGessel talks about his roots on the West Side and his vision for community engagement and development in his native neighborhood.
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Submitted 10-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
A summary of the upcoming January Series at Calvin College.
Submitted 10-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Justin Lee, executive director of the Gay Christian Network, spoke Tuesday afternoon at Calvin College about the ex-gay movement and how the church should respond to homosexuality.
Submitted 10-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
A recent symposium in Grand Rapids brought together a panel of prominent community leaders to discuss the future of the black community. They discussed issues, obstacles, situations and most importantly solutions.
Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS
Grand Rapidians are invited to meet their community officers over coffee next week.
Submitted 10-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Shawnee Park CRC had almost no student involvement four years ago. Now, it is a thriving intergenerational community.
Hundreds of decorated bras were strung downtown Grand Rapids across the Gillett Pedestrian Bridge Saturday morning as part of the Bras Across the Grand event. The 4th annual Bras Across the Grand event drew approximately 300 people, including 20 breast cancer survivors.
Sparta-based Riveridge invites volunteers to pick apples for families at risk of hunger.
Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This year DeltaPlex will host BaCon, a celebration of bacon and beer where restaurants can flex their creativity and attendants can sample from a variety of gourmet dishes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit West Michigan's Kid's Food Basket.
Submitted 10-24-2013 under NEWS
CFI Michigan is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes inquiry into science, religion, ethics, secularism and society. On Sept. 30, CFI launched a nationwide advertising campaign that involved placing billboards in Michigan, Indiana, New York and Washington D.C.
