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Lady Ace Boogie - "Natural High"

Submitted 01-24-2015 under NONPROFITS

Local hip-hop artist Lady Ace Boogie drops a song on WYCE with Yolonda Yogi Lavender and J Rob.

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Catalyst Radio: CASA offering training for advocates of abused, neglected children

Submitted 01-23-2015 under NEWS

More than 1,000 children in Kent County are wards of the court due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for those children, although many more such volunteers are needed. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming volunteer training that begins Feb. 9.

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Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition

Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

Michele Childs struggled with diabetes and weight for years. The staff at Streams of Hope helped her overcome those challenges through diet and exercise.

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Story Matters: Charity Walker recalls what brought her to GED program

Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

Charity Walker explains how she came to the YouthBuild GED program and what she plans to study in college.

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GR Initiative for Leaders expands partnership with local high schools, colleges

Submitted 01-22-2015 under NONPROFITS

To support student academic success and community leadership, the “Be the Change” project aims to promote post-secondary education and civic engagement among Grand Rapids high school students

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Story Matters: Alexis Starr pursues GED for better future

Submitted 01-22-2015 under NONPROFITS

Alexis Starr talks about the day-to-day challenges in pursuing a GED and her motivations for continuing forward.

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Story Matters: No story ever over, says YouthBuild program administrator Rachael Murphy

Submitted 01-21-2015 under NONPROFITS

Rachael Murphy talks about her work at YouthBuild and the benefits of pursuing a GED.

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Story Matters: Michael Mills shares how GED offers second chance

Submitted 01-21-2015 under NONPROFITS

Michael Mills talks about what motivated him to go back for his GED and his hopes for the future.

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Temporary ice rinks to open in Wilcox, Cherry Parks

Submitted 01-20-2015 under NEWS

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is bringing back ice rinks for the winter season to two Uptown city parks for the second year in a row.

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WinterWest to return to West Side

Submitted 01-20-2015 under NEWS

The yearly celebration of seasonal activities in our city parks will kick off its fifth annual celebration at Richmond Park, concluding on Sunday with the popular Crazy Cardboard Sled Race.

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