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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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Worsening hunger challenges Feeding America West Michigan's capacity

Submitted 12-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Food Bank launches $1.33 million campaign to increase capacity for food distribution.

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Living green: Help save the monarchs

Submitted 12-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Where are all the monarch butterflies going? What can we do to stop them from disappearing?

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Story Matters: Sheila Garner watches downtown reactions change

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Sheila Garner talks about what she loves about working downtown and what she's heard from visitors to GRAM gift shop where she works. She talks about how ArtPrize visitor responses have changed over the years.

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Jared Rodriguez speaks to literacy advocacy

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

The new Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council co-chairperson answers questions about the future of both the coalition and the state of literacy in our city

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Story Matters: Kimberly VanDriel shares what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kimberly VanDriel talks about what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids, and what work she gets to do now with DGRI.

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Sparta students take on rain gardens by storm

Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Third graders and high school students from the Sparta school district partner to advocate for the preservation of native plants.

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In Season: December 14, 2013

Submitted 12-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you.

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Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marjorie Steele dove into the city archives to learn all about the Kendall building and the man who built it. Learn more about this iconic building at the corner of Fulton and Division.

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Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares how he fell in love with Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo grew up in Grand Rapids. After living elsewhere as an adult, he moved back to the city thinking it would be just a launching pad to a larger city. Instead, he fell in love with the changes he's seen and decided to make Grand Rapids his permanent home.

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