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Movie Review: "Peter and the Farm" at UICA

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

"Peter and the Farm" is screening in the UICA Movie Theater until December 8, 2016.

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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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Mathias Alten painting inspires Grand Rapids Symphony cellist to compose original work for orchestra

Submitted 11-15-2016 under NONPROFITS

Mathias Alten's painting "Gathering Pumpkins at Sunset" in the Gordon Gallery at Grand Valley State University inspired Grand Rapids Symphony's Jeremy Crosmer to compose a short work for the orchestra

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"Not relaxing or easy," students try living a month of poverty

Submitted 11-14-2016 under NONPROFITS

Students required to attend poverty simulation for a college course receive a unique lesson on what poverty actually means for local families.

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