The Nonprofit Dispatch

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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Show us your potholes

Submitted 04-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

Inspired by the City's new 311 app, The Rapidian is asking local citizens to take pictures of their potholes for their newest photo challenge in Picturesque, called "Pothole Patrol."

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Mayor Heartwell responds live to citizen concerns

Submitted 04-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

On Monday, April 13, Mayor Heartwell answered questions live on GRTV and The Rapidian. He answered questions about the DisArt Festival and the Year of Art & Access, Proposition 1 and access to quality food for all residents.

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Behind-the-Curtain: Get Involved at Grand Rapids Ballet

Submitted 04-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

“Volunteers are critical to the success of our productions,” says Guest Services Coordinator, Errol Shewman, “We simply could not manage performances without their help.”

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Catalyst Radio: DisArt Festival takes over downtown, with nation's largest disability arts event

Submitted 04-10-2015 under NONPROFITS

As part of Grand Rapids’ Year in Art and Access, the first-ever DisArt Festival has a mission to “change perceptions about disability, one work of art at a time.”

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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre crowdfunding campaign involves community in new way for Avenue Q

Submitted 04-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts has launched a crowdfunding campaign to invite the people of West Michigan to come together as an artistic sponsor for the upcoming musical, 'Avenue Q.'

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Disability: Dialogue on a unique way of living

Submitted 04-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

The DisArt Festival aims to change perceptions about Disability, one work of art at a time.

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DisArt Festival @The Fed

Submitted 04-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Join the Fed Galleries @KCAD for a wide range of programming during DisArt Festival 2015

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Hometown Heroes 2015 Profiles: Sylvia Daining

Submitted 04-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

We are continuing a series of posts highlighting the awards recipients for the 2015 Hometown Heroes Celebration put on by the American Red Cross of West Michigan.

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