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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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Senior Housing: Finding your niche in a senior community

Submitted 06-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

Creston Senior Volunteer writes about her expereince living in senior housing in Grand Rapids.

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Michigan senators support clean air for kids

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

In February of this year, the EPA introduced new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards to better protect the health of our children. This month, both Michigan Senators - Stabenow and Levin - voted to protect those important mercury standards.

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In Season: June 26th

Submitted 06-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come check out what's in season for the week of June 26th!

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Weird Signals - One Breath

Submitted 06-25-2012 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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Weird Signals - Purple Camaro

Submitted 06-23-2012 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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Glance at the Past - Once Upon A Time

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NONPROFITS

Early hotels called their guests to meals with loud bells, and saloons served free lunches, heavy on the seasoning, to keep their customers thirsty.

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Hope Anita Smith visits GAAH Press Club

Submitted 06-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club spent a morning talking to award winning poet Hope Anita Smith and wrote about their experience meeting her.

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Appleseed Collective - Madly Crazy Darlin

Submitted 06-20-2012 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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Local volunteer is coming back to giving back

Submitted 06-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

Jason reflects on his volunteerism journey - the paths he's taken both in thinking and in action since his first experience in giving to the community.

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In Season: Week of June 17

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Check out what's in season for the week of June 17: We still have Strawberries and Cherries, but get them before they are gone!

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