Grand Rapids

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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What Can You do in 15 Hours? Rest, Refuel and Recharge on a Roadtrip!

Submitted 05-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

Safe spaces. Professional growth. Expansion + transformation. UCC's Refuel Roadtrips are designed to provide all of the above in less than 1 day for local leaders of color.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: May One Choose Service Providers based on Politics?

Submitted 05-28-2019 under OPINION

If a business owner on moral grounds can refuse to provide a service such as baking a cake for or catering a same-sex wedding, should consumers then have the right to know the moral and political belief of the business owner, before the consumer does business with them?

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Bowl for a Cause Returns to Grand Rapids!

Submitted 05-24-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Nonprofit Collaborates with Fraternity to Raise Funds for Underserved Zimbabwean Students

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In Season: May 25, 2019

Submitted 05-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Springtime = some rainy, cloudy days, but still great days for shopping outside! Our Market Pavilion is covered from the rain + we have a great selection of over 20 vendors with flowers, garden transplants, Michigan produce + food creations, body care products, and handmade goods.

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