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#TheShift Summit plots cooperative course to success for local Black residents

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NEWS

The first annual #TheShift Summit on Friday, November 18, 2016 gathered African-American business and community workers to learn about cooperatives and other ways to empower neighborhoods.

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'Beautiful, cool and majestic': Urban students experience Lake Michigan

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NEWS

Many students in Grand Rapids Public Schools have never seen Lake Michigan. This year, every fifth-grader will, thanks to a partnership with a digital tech business.

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#ShopSmallGR this Small Business Saturday

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Support local businesses on Saturday November 26th with #ShopSmallGR

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Community partners announce Plaza Roosevelt development plans

Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

At a news conference Monday, November 21, eight partners announced an agreement to begin site planning work on the proposed Plaza Roosevelt development - a unique mix of education, healthcare, affordable housing, and more.

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Food bank hosting fresh food giveaway before Thanksgiving

Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan will provide food to those in need on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

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CARE Ballet Supports Red Cross fire clients

Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

CARE Ballet partners with West Michigan American Red Cross to provide comfort kits for children.

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Steepletown tears down barriers to employment, hunger included

Submitted 11-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

The JobStart Initiative addresses participants' short-term needs so they can meet their long-term goals.

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Volunteer reading tutors help GRPS students improve reading proficiency, prepare for future success

Submitted 11-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features Schools of Hope, a program of Heart of West Michigan United Way.

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Impact of film: Interview with Nick Hartman, UICA Film Coordinator

Submitted 11-15-2016 under NONPROFITS

UICA begins a new partnership with the Children's Healing Center to provide monthly film-focused entertaintment to provide a safe, clean and engaging environment for kids with weak immune systems.

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Statement from Mayor Bliss: Respecting and supporting each other

Submitted 11-14-2016 under NEWS

"Working together, we can make this a great community for everyone," Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said in her statement.

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