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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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Are Your Prescription Drugs or Medicare Premiums Costing Too Much?

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

The cost of health care and prescriptions can be crippling for many older adults. For those on Medicare, there may be ways to help reduce these costs.

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Community Media Center Director, Rapidian Publisher moving on

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Laurie Cirivello, CMC Executive Director and founder of The Rapidian, is leaving the organization strong as she pursues new endeavors.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Paula Clark

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio features a new artist every month. Paula's work will be displayed in the Heartside Gallery front window; stop by to take a look!

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A Liminal Place: a reflection on Shen Dojo's Free Radical event

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Avenue for the Arts asked artist, Adora Trostle to document the thoughts and process behind the creation of a Free Radical event at Shen Dojo, on Williams just west of Division. Shared here, her reflections are both an invitation to participate and an inside look at the concept behind Nov. 1

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Story Matters: Helen Omlor meets artists installing work

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Helen Omlor's favorite memories from ArtPrize 2013 include getting to meet artists in person as they installed their work for public view.

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Story Matters: Kaylin Day works to fulfill childhood dream of becoming chef

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaylin Day discovered the culinary world while on a cruise ship at age 7. Now she's in school to realize that goal of becoming a chef herself.

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Story Matters: Anna Boone shares home birth story above Eastown-based bookstore

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Anna Boone lived above Argos Book Shop when she found out she was pregnant. Here she tells her story of deciding to have a home birth in her Eastown apartment.

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Grand Rapids Teens Fight to Stay 'Above the Influence'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local teens help raise awareness about the dangers of buying alcohol for minors

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Story Matters: Rachel Lee sees East Hills blossom after Brewery Vivant arrival

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Rachel Lee has watched the community around Brewery Vivant blossom since they started their brewery in the neighborhood.

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Story Matters: Seth Ricord shares story of addiction, recovery

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Seth Ricord sat down in our story fort to tell us about his young introduction to alcohol and drugs, and the many organizations and people that have helped him turn his life around.

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