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Darfur refugee remains optimistic, finds new home in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

With World Refugee Day Celebration this Saturday, Bethany Christian Services PARA is sharing stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives.

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Shannon Stephens - Face Like Ours

Submitted 06-15-2012 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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Dads get their day as parents learn to play

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Connections program helps parents learn about their children’s development and find out how to help them grow through play.

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Men's Spirituality Breakfast Series - Discerning Life's Choices

Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us at Dominican Center at Marywood for the Men's Spirituality Breakfast - thought-provoking conversation and a healthy delicious breakfast.

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SiTE:LAB at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 06-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Blandford Nature Center blends with SiTE:LAB for the Third Annual Field of Green Festival.

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Jaenell Ott, Hispanic Center teacher and lifelong learner

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Jaenell Ott helps her students meet their goals and achieve their dreams through ESL and Computer Literacy courses.

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Glance at the Past - Fulton St. Park

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Fulton St. Park, now known as Veteran's Park, was lovingly cared for by an enterprising citizen, Thomas Gilbert, who planted trees and cared for them because he had a vision of the future.

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Writing as Spiritual Practice: A Weekend Retreat for Women

Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us at Dominican Center at Marywood for a weekend of sacred rest, writing and communion with other women who love the written word.

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Shannon Stephens - I'll Be Glad

Submitted 06-13-2012 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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Creston neighbors break ground on keeping seniors in the neighborhood

Submitted 06-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

Creston Neighbors start the discussion about keeping seniors in their homes as long as possible.

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