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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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Story Matters: Caitlin Kennon shares her love for working downtown

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Caitlin Kennon loves working downtown. She shares the energy, the ease of walking to destinations and interactions and community she feels in the area.

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Story Matters: Rachel Bartels explains Hello West Michigan, what she loves about the area

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Bartels explains how she recruits new people to live and work in the area, and what she herself loves about working downtown as well as the broader West Michigan area.

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Teen celebrates birthday, Valentine's Day by volunteering

Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Inspired by a mission trip to Africa, Rachel Rounds spends Valentine's Day helping families closer to home.

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Robert Cray - "(Won't Be) Coming Home"

Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Coming to DCM Feb 18: The Family of Abraham: Ancestors in Faith

Submitted 02-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

As numerous as the stars in the sky, and the sands on the seashore, we are the descendants in faith of the family of Abraham.

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Three world-class ballets to be performed right here in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Ballet’s upcoming production titled “Rubies for Valentine’s Day” showcases three top-notch world-renowned ballets.

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Ambassador Club Students at Union High School Urge Peers to Take Action Against Bullying

Submitted 02-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Students in the Ambassador Club at Union High School urge their peers to take action against bullying through silent demonstrations.

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JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound - "The River"

Submitted 02-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of performances that occur live on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate local Youth of the Year winner at free luncheon

Submitted 02-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Join Boys & Girls Clubs of GR for a FREE luncheon honoring the local Grand Rapids Youth of the Year winner and applicants.

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New GRPS partnership helps to increase attendance at local Boys & Girls Clubs

Submitted 02-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

A new partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools, Dean Transportation, and Boys & Girls Clubs will allow more West Michigan youth to participate in quality after school programming.

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