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United Way awards mini-grants to 19 local agencies for Census outreach

Submitted 07-10-2019 under NONPROFITS

On Tuesday, July 9, Heart of West Michigan United Way announced $216,500 in mini-grants to 19 Kent County agencies to support Census outreach in historically under-counted communities.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Healing From Religious Trauma, part 2

Submitted 07-08-2019 under OPINION

How should a person find healing from religious trauma – a second set of responses.

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In Season: July 6, 2019

Submitted 07-05-2019 under NONPROFITS

Michigan cherries, raspberries, and blueberries are here!! Prepare for your weekend (and continued fourth of July festivities) with a trip to the Market for an abundant variety of seasonal produce, Michigan farm + food products, and artisan goods.

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United Way responds to removal of citizenship question from Census

Submitted 07-03-2019 under NONPROFITS

Last night, the Trump administration announced that it would begin printing 2020 Census forms without the controversial citizenship question.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks-off 2019 season Saturday July 20

Submitted 07-02-2019 under NONPROFITS

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Ethics and Religion Talk: May One Allow One's Pacemaker Battery to Die?

Submitted 07-01-2019 under OPINION

Is it morally acceptable for an elderly patient under hospice care to refuse to have a pacemaker battery replaced?

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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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In Season: June 29, 2019

Submitted 06-28-2019 under NONPROFITS

Our Friday Markets are booming with freshly-harvested Michigan produce including strawberries, greens (galore!), radishes, turnips, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, rhubarb, summer squash, peas, and more!!

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Proposed legislation boosts funding for Michigan conservation efforts

Submitted 06-28-2019 under NONPROFITS

Hunting and fishing play a vital role in ensuring the long-term survival of Michigan’s native plant and animal populations

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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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