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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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Willy Porter - "Freedom"

Submitted 05-29-2013 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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Holy Name of Jesus ESL Program attracts devoted students, teachers

Submitted 05-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

Adult learners attending English classes are supported by church and school community

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In Season: June 1

Submitted 05-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

Listing of local Michigan foods available at the Farmers Market

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Day Dreaming about the Weekend Daydream Studios Readies for The Market

Submitted 05-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

Amber and Lynn of Daydream Studios share their day dreams for the future, what they are doing now and what they will have for The Market this year.

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Southeast Area Farmers' Market Opens June 1

Submitted 05-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

OKT brings Fresh Produce from Local Farmers & Gardens to southeast neighbors

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Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown - "Last One Leaving"

Submitted 05-24-2013 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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Getting to Know GROW

Submitted 05-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) offers free business counseling and other valuable entrepreneurial resources

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Judge Smolenski rallies support for West Michigan's hungry

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Feeding America West Michigan hosts luncheon to fight hunger with Judge Sara Smolenski as keynote speaker.

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Refugee resettlement: A long story made short

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Intern Samia Fitouri makes a long story short, in her description of the refugee resettlement in the Grand Rapids area. Learn more about the ins and outs of how those fleeing persecution find a new home here in your neighborhood!

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Glance at the Past - Better Smiles

Submitted 05-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

A worker for the Grand Rapids Water Department stepped up to an open hopper in January of 1945 and began pouring sodium fluoride into the city's drinking water. It was not an act of sabotage, but the result of several years of research and planning.

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