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ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize strongly supports the Homesharers Creed and we believe that owner-occupied homesharing is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, and philanthropy.

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Food Bank luncheon provides 192,000 meals for local families

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Judge Sara Smolenski delivered the keynote at Feeding America West Michigan's June 10 event.

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YMCA Farmers Market: supporting local growers, local businesses, local families

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

The YMCA Farmers Market continuing to educate consumers, build community and improve food access every Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the downtown YMCA.

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Story Matters: Tyler Buckner explains his job as Safety Ambassador

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tyler Buckner was at the Local First Street Party as part of his job as a Safety Ambassador through Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Here he explains his job and how it helps the downtown community.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo took a moment at the Local First Street Party to stop and talk to us about why he thinks it's so important to help people reconnect with their creative selves.

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Campaign exceeds goal, brings teen violence prevention program back in classrooms

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Save RAVE fundraiser’s success a ‘community statement.’

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WMCAT Adult Students Graduate

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Students of the Adult Career Training Program at WMCAT Graduate.

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The Kent County Senior Millage: Aging With Dignity, Aging At Home

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Kent County Senior Millage helps older adults stay in their own homes as they age. Vote Yes on the Kent County Senior Millage on August 5th to help Kent County older adults live with independence and dignity.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks off season June 20

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks off its 2014 season June 20. Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m. at Garfield Park, Burton St. & Madison Ave. SE. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at GR Ford Academic Center, Madison SE south of Franklin.

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Story Matters: Ruth Funderburk's home search in Grand Rapids 30 years ago

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Ruth Funderburk moved to Grand Rapids 30 years ago. In her search for a home, she had to work to have her realtor understand what kind of neighborhood she wanted to live in.

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