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Catalyst Radio: On the Ground's embedded journalism in Garfield Park and Burton Heights

Submitted 12-09-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Michelle Jokisch Polo, project editor for On the Ground, a special embedded journalism project with Rapid Growth Media.

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Live art, music create win for equity at Race Together

Submitted 12-09-2016 under NEWS

A diverse crowd gathered at CityFlats on Thursday evening to raise money for anti-racism work that saves lives.

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Shop local this holiday season

Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

This holiday season there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local for all of your holiday needs.

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West Michigan hunters help feed the hungry, give hope

Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Annually, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger facilitates the donation of what is equivalent to 125,000 high-protein meals. Meals that, with the help of community food banks and the Food Bank Council of Michigan, go directly to feed the hungry throughout Michigan.

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Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan provides support, resources for children with Down syndrome and their families

Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features the Early Stages program of the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM).

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss, Monica Steimle-App to discuss key issues in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-05-2016 under NONPROFITS

Monica Steimle-App, director of Community Relations at 616 Lofts, will be the guest on this month's episode of City Connection.

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Shared leadership enhances trust, utilizes skills

Submitted 12-02-2016 under NONPROFITS

Co-Executive Directors at Access of West Michigan say that a model of shared leadership "expands the ability and energy of the organization."

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Help provide a gift to a Kent County child in need this holiday season

Submitted 11-30-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features Santa Claus Girls, a nonprofit who provides gifts to children who may not otherwise know the joys of Christmas.

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