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Plainsong Farm works to catalyze a Christian food movement: "Ten acres and large questions"

Submitted 06-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Plainsong Farm, a recipient agency for the Access Walk for Good Food, seeks to connect people to the land and to God through a community farm model and work rooted in years of ministry.

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New City Neighbors links good food and youth empowerment

Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Recognizing that good food is often connected to good living, New City Neighbors integrates a community farm and café into their work with youth.

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The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The mission and work of HQ, a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth, reflects the diverse approaches of this year's Walk for Good Food recipient organizations to issues of poverty and hunger.

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Meals on Wheels' applies specific focus to need for good food

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Attentive to the food concerns of the senior population in Grand Rapids, Meals on Wheels demonstrates that the most effective approaches to tackling broad needs are often focused on the specific.

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The permaculture perspective of Urban Roots: "We are guests in this neighborhood"

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

The permaculture perspective that informs Urban Roots, a community farm and education center, allows it to be rooted deeply and reaching broadly.

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Art and History of Quilting with Erica Millbrooks

Submitted 06-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase sits down with Erica Millbrooks, Founder of the Threads Quilt Show

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Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew

Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of Father's Day, Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards of e-waste.

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St. Cecilia's announces new season of concerts, special events for Women's History Month to celebrate 135th anniversary

Submitted 05-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids will begin a new season of music on October 11, 2018 to celebrate their 135-year history as the oldest arts organization in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

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Rhiannon Giddens mesmerized sold out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 05-18-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Rhiannon Giddens played to a sold out audience at the St. Cecilia Music center Thursday evening, providing the audience with a very powerful performance focused on the black experience in America.

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NPO Showcase sits down with Habitat for Humanity

Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase focuses on the recent projects of Kent County's Habitat for Humanity and how you can get involved.

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