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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: Brittany Dernberger's journey to living downtown

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Brittany Dernberger and her partner Tyler Nickerson recently moved downtown into 616 Lofts at the Kendall. Watch Dernberger explain what drew them to living right in the center of the city.

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Story Matters: Adam Bird sees positive strides, areas for growth as downtown development works towards critical mass

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Adam Bird talks about what elements could help downtown Grand Rapids meet critical mass so that it can survive and thrive moving forward.

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Story Matters: 7th generation Grand Rapidian Jim Cox sees vitality in city today

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jim Cox's family moved to Grand Rapids around 1850. Watch Jim talk about how his family has seen the city grow and change throughout the years.

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Mandolin Orange - "Cavalry"

Submitted 12-06-2013 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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In Season: December 7, 2013

Submitted 12-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you.

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Huggable Holiday Heroes from Younker's benefits local Boys & Girls Clubs

Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Buy a teddy bear from Younker's this holiday season and raise money for your local Boys & Girls Clubs!

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Wealthy Theatre awarded grant, hopes to become world's first LED historic theatre

Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

American stage lighting company Electronic Theatre Controls awarded CMC an industry-best ION 2000 lighting console, helping the theatre get closer to converting 100% to LED lighting.

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Pilgrimage sponsored by Dominican Center: Oct 27 - Nov 7, 2014

Submitted 12-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Please don’t hesitate, request a brochure and get your deposit in soon to assure your place on this pilgrimage. Price includes air/land tour price plus government taxes/airline fuel surcharges.

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WMEAC Film Series to play "Trashed" at Celebration North

Submitted 12-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

WMEAC Film Series presents a documentary focused on showing where your trash really goes.

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WMEAC Presents Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report Findings

Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report shows that Grand Rapids will be affected by climate change in the near term.

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