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Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

32nd Annual Fair Housing Luncheon & Workshop Series

Submitted 03-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

The FHCWM is hosting the 32nd Annual Fair Housing Luncheon & Workshop Series on April 25th, 2019 with 3 unique morning workshops, a luncheon keynote from Lisa Rice (President & CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance), and performances by 2 GRPS students/Fair Housing Poetry Contest winners!

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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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In Season: March 23, 2019

Submitted 03-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Spring Equinox has arrived, flowers are starting to sprout, and we can feel the warmth of Spring approaching. Celebrate with us by coming out to the Market + shop from close to 30 vendors this Saturday, with options ranging from Michigan-grown produce, farm products, artisan foods + goods!

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In Season: March 16, 2019

Submitted 03-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Spring Equinox is almost here + with 60-degree days like yesterday, we all have warmer weather on our minds! Even with this Spring-like weather, our Winter Market will run until the end of April and we are grateful to consistently have around 20 local vendors for you to shop from!

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In Season: March 9, 2019

Submitted 03-07-2019 under NONPROFITS

With our annual Winter Fundraiser, Soup @ FSFM, tomorrow we are incredibly excited to hear the sun may come out and the temperatures will be more favorable! With over 20 vendors, around a dozen soups to sample, and a Winter Market Basket raffle, you won't want to miss this event!!

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In Season: March 2, 2019

Submitted 03-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

Oh happy day! It's the first day of March + that means the Spring Equinox is less than a month away! Soon enough we we'll be seeing the emergence of daffodils, hearing the beautiful chirps of birds, and hopefully feeling the sun's warmth on our faces!

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In Season: February 23, 2019

Submitted 02-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

We hear it's supposed to be in the 40s tomorrow + what better way to lure you out in the "warmer" weather than to entice you with some delicious, local food? Our Winter Market is still going strong and we'll have over 20 vendors with Michigan food just for you!

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In Season: February 16, 2019

Submitted 02-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

With the 7th Winter Market of 2019 coming up TOMORROW, we hope that this short film will inspire you + your loved ones to get bundled up and shop outside AND inside (our heated headhouse) for delicious local farm and food products.

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CCL & OKT present Deirdre Courtney, "Climate Change and Marginalized Populations"

Submitted 02-14-2019 under NONPROFITS

As climate change makes more impact on our world, those with income challenges—most often people of color—suffer the most. Deirdre Courtney will present Climate Change and Marginalized Populations.

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What's Next for the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

Submitted 02-13-2019 under NONPROFITS

After more than year without an Executive Director, the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan named their newest leader last month. We talked with Adnoris "Bo" Torres about his background, the Latino community and what's next for the Center.

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