Metro

GR goes orange for Hunger Action Month

Submitted 10-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

More than 640,000 meals were raised during Feeding America West Michigan's Hunger Action Month campaign this year.

City Connection: Larson and Mayor Bliss discuss key Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. topics

Submitted 10-03-2016 under NEWS

Kris Larson, president and CEO of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is the guest during this month's episode of City Connection.

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'Park Once' and get around downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

Kara Wood from the City of Grand Rapids discusses updates to our city’s parking system in this latest segment of NPO Showcase.

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Why poor people don't go to bike shops

Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

At The Spoke Folks, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to a safe and reliable bike. As a part of this, we have known disenfranchised communities, especially communities of color, need our services the most.

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October 11 voter registration deadline approaching

Submitted 09-27-2016 under NEWS

Unregistered voters have until October 11 to fill out application to vote and get registered. Local groups are working to get voters signed up.

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Wealthy Theatre to host free simulcast of 2016 POTUS debate

Submitted 09-26-2016 under NONPROFITS

All are welcome to attend this unbiased and impartial presentation of the Presidential national debate at Wealthy Theatre.

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3:11 Youth Housing helps youth experiencing homelessness through housing first, positive youth development

Submitted 09-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

3:11 Youth Housing mentors discuss how they partner with youth as they transition into adulthood in this latest segment of NPO Showcase.

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Open letter to Forest Hills Public Schools superintendent from equity leaders, parents and alumni

Submitted 09-20-2016 under OPINION

In response to students from Forest Hills Central bringing a Betsy Ross flag and Trump political banner to a football game at Houseman Field against Ottawa Hills, many parents and leaders are calling for educational institutions to provide more critical thinking around issues of systemic racism.

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