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Discover the rich tapestry of West Michigan's non-profit sector highlighted in The Rapidian's Nonprofit Dispatch. Gain insight directly from local organizations actively engaged in the realms of arts, culture, service, faith, and collaboration. These compelling narratives are graciously shared by a diverse array of non-profit entities in Grand Rapids.

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Rapidian on the street: State of Exception

Submitted 10-03-2015 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] We went down to Rumsey Street to visit "State of Exception," which is currently running as one of the top 25 vote-getters in the public vote in its category, to see what the public's reaction is to the work.

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Rapidian on the street: The Great Race

Submitted 10-03-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapidian and GRTV went down to UICA to ask visitors what they thought about the impact of color in Michael People's "The Great Race." Watch what they had to say in this video.

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In Season: October 3, 2015

Submitted 10-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Rapidian on the street: Anishinaabensag Biimskowebshkigewag (Native Kids Ride Bikes)

Submitted 10-01-2015 under NONPROFITS

What do those bikes mean? Why bikes? What did you notice on the bike? We asked viewers their thoughts on Dylan Miner's entry into ArtPrize, which made it into the Jurors' Shortlist.

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Rapidian on the street: The Last Supper

Submitted 09-30-2015 under NONPROFITS

What are visitors thinking about Julie Green's work at The Fed Galleries at KCAD, where hundreds of plates depict last meal requests on death row?

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Women Who Rock!

Submitted 09-29-2015 under NONPROFITS

Anissa Eddie, co-owner of Malamiah Juice Bar in the Downtown Market, is shaping the Grand Rapids community, one juice at a time.

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Rapidian on the street: Port of Entry

Submitted 09-28-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapidian brought GRTV with them downtown to get responses from viewers on "Port of Entry," a work by Muñoz & Company at the Calder Plaza.

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How to Vote: Video tutorial explains options

Submitted 09-25-2015 under NONPROFITS

Confused about how to vote for your favorite artwork at ArtPrize this year? This short video walks you through your options.

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Golfer credits 'divine intervention' for charity outing hole-in-one that fulfills birthday promise to sister

Submitted 09-24-2015 under NONPROFITS

Joe Sedlecky commemorates late niece’s memory with ace, $2,500 prize donation to local charity that supports blood cancer research and scholarships

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Food A'Faire to Benefit Downtown Market Education Foundation

Submitted 09-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host its second annual Food A’Faire fundraiser to benefit the Education Foundation, a non-profit organization created to offer culinary and nutritional education, entrepreneur opportunities and a place for local food production.

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