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Two Local Nonprofits Join Forces to Bring Larger Than Ever Plant Sale To GR

Submitted 05-07-2019 under NONPROFITS

Start your garden while supporting urban agriculture nonprofit, Urban Roots and low-cost housing provider, Well House

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JA of the Michigan Great Lakes Hosts Inaugural Pitch Competition for High School Students to Compete for Over $3,000 in Scholarship Awards to Grand Rapids Community College

Submitted 05-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

Students participated in a "Shark Tank style" business competition with community leaders acting as judges

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Despite pressure from City of Grand Rapids, Cosecha pushes forward with a safe, non-violent, and family-friendly May 1st march for Driver's Licenses for All

Submitted 04-30-2019 under NONPROFITS

GRPD turned over a U.S. citizen to ICE. Now they say immigrants can't peacefully protest in the streets without their approval. Whether we march on the streets or on the sidewalks, we must march to make our voices heard.

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Walmart and Sam's Club partner with Feeding America West Michigan to Fight Hunger and Spark Change

Submitted 04-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

Until May 20, when you fill your cart at Walmart or Sam's Club, you'll have the chance to fill the plate of a neighbor facing hunger by supporting Feeding America West Michigan.

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Tired of looking fearfully in the rearview mirror, immigrants will march for Driver's Licenses for All on May 1

Submitted 04-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

On May 1st, many in the immigrant community will be marching for Another Day Without Immigrants: El Grito Por Las Licensias, or The Roar for Licenses. The march will start at 12 noon at Garfield Park and cities across Michigan will be participating in the fight for Driver's Licenses for All.

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Run For Mobility this weekend!

Submitted 04-03-2019 under NONPROFITS

Run, Walk or Wheel for Persons with Disabilities this weekend at the beautiful GVSU Allendale Campus

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Donate life-saving blood Friday during Versiti Blood Center of Michigan’s Spring Blood Drive

Submitted 03-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids-area residents can help save lives by donating blood Friday at the annual Spring Blood Drive benefitting Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, formerly Michigan Blood.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Back to Grand Rapids Multi-Grammy Award Winning Country Swing Band Asleep at the Wheel on April 11, 2019

Submitted 03-21-2019 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Back to Grand Rapids Multi-Grammy Award Winning Country Swing Band Asleep at the Wheel on April 11, 2019, following six straight concert performances in their home state of Texas. New Routes, their latest album released Fall 2018 marks a new path forward.

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What are barriers to employment?

Submitted 03-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

There are many people who want and need to work, but face certain conditions that may make steady employment difficult to acquire.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Features the Benny Green Trio with 24-year-old Rising Jazz Singer Veronica Swift on March 7, 2019, the Final Jazz Series Concert of the 135th Anniversary Season

Submitted 02-28-2019 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) features the Benny Green Trio with young rising jazz singer Veronica Swift on March 7 in the final Jazz Series concert of the 135th Anniversary season.

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