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Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

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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In Season: February 8, 2019

Submitted 02-08-2019 under NONPROFITS

Although we've had another challenging weather week, our Winter Market will still be open for your local shopping needs tomorrow! We're planning on close to 20 vendors, with a great variety of Michigan-grown produce, locally-raised meat, eggs, and dairy, and artisan + hand crafted foods.

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In Season: February 2, 2019

Submitted 01-31-2019 under NONPROFITS

Can you believe it's already February?! We're expecting much kinder temperatures just in time for the first Winter Market of February! We'll have over 20 vendors, both inside + out, along with Patty Matters, a local food truck, on site to serve up some delicious food for you.

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In Season: January 26, 2019

Submitted 01-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's (finally) a winter wonderland + we'll have our snow shoveled, warm coffee + cocoa, and a diverse selection of over 20 vendors for your local shopping convenience tomorrow! We are incredibly grateful for our vendors commitment to our Market + the community that supports us year round.

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In Season: January 19, 2019

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's going to be a chilly Saturday, but we've got hot coffee, cocoa, a heated headhouse, and friendly faces to warm you up! Tomorrow will be our THIRD Winter Market of 2019 + couldn't be more excited! We've had great success with the first two Saturdays + expect another wonderful turnout tomorrow.

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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's celebrates National Mentoring Month this January, 90 kids need a mentor

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

This January our country is celebrating the 17th annual National Mentoring Month. D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) is participating in this campaign to help raise awareness and draw more potential mentors to their program. Currently there are 70 boys and 20 girls waiting to be matched.

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In Season: January 12, 2019

Submitted 01-12-2019 under NONPROFITS

Welcome to the second Saturday of our Winter Market (and many more to come)!! We have close to 30 vendors (both indoors + out) with locally-grown produce, handmade goods, Michigan meat, dairy, and eggs, and hand-crafted food products!

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Thirty employers with over 600 openings participating in Grand Rapids Job Fair

Submitted 01-10-2019 under NEWS

Multiple job opportunities under one roof at West Michigan Works! monthly hiring event

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