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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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Karisa Wilson - "Forest Walk"

Submitted 04-27-2012 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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The Sanger Brothers Band - "Emma's Getting Married"

Submitted 04-26-2012 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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Transgender Education Collaboration- What's Next?

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

After Succesful Transgender Visibility Campaign, What Are The Next Steps?

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Glance at the Past - The Museum Whale

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NONPROFITS

The enormous 76 foot skeleton of a fin whale awed visitors to the former Public Museum on Jefferson Ave. When the current riverfront building opened, the fully restored "Monster of the Deep" again became a centerpiece of the Museum.

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The power of neighborhood engagement in driving a movement

Submitted 04-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

Parents, neighbors, schools and a host of community organizations are becoming a force for change in the lives of children.

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Glance at the Past - Smith's Opera House

Submitted 04-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

During its later years the Opera House became known as "wicked old Smith's Opera House" as burlesque became the standard fare. Some saw its redemption when Mel Trotter turned it into a rescue mission in1900.

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Glance at the Past - The Woman's Club

Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Ladies Literary Club, founded in 1873, was at the leading edge of the women's club movement established for the intellectual and cultural advancement of women.

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Update: Final week of Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign signals need for new push

Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids is in striking distance of a $50,000 grant to help its nonprofit organizations fight hunger.

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Shoutout to the Rapidian: Join the fund drive!

Submitted 04-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

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Paul Cebar - "Just That Cold"

Submitted 04-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs From the Second Floor is a collaboration between WYCE (88.1fm), GRTV, and The Rapidian of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center.

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