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NPO Showcase features Dominican Center at Marywood

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Barbara Hansen, OP, of GRCMC interviews Director of Dominican Center at Marywood about its facilities and purpose.

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More than the walls

Submitted 09-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

We had a lot of options when we started here in 2005. CMC opened this place up to the community. It's bigger than us. It always was. We just got out of the way.

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Interfaith Peace Service and Discussion

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Events of United National International Day of Peace Week

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Catalyst Radio: 200 volunteers to build new playground in Aberdeen Park in just six hours

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Tune in to hear about the design process with the community, purchasing equipment from the KaBoom program and how Aberdeen became the 13th park that has benefited from this partnership.

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Returned Peace Corps volunteers support projects during 50th anniversary year

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

50th Anniversary of Peace Corps is celebrated with international dinner and a yard sale to benefit future projects to support returned Peace Corps volunteers.

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GRPS/WMCAT students assist professional artist with ArtPrize entry

Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

WMCAT students assist Tracy Van Duinen in the creation of a giant mural as an entry for 2011's ArtPrize

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In Studio: Food and Water Watch kicks off Fair Farm campaign

Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Fair Farm rules aim to level the playing field for small and medium-sized farms.

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Glance at the Past - McGeorge Bundy

Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Glance at the Past is a two minute exploration of local history. This week we learn about prominent citizen McGeorge Bundy, and find out how he got his unique name.

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MSU Club of West Michigan hosts GRPS students at Spartan football game

Submitted 09-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

MSU club of West Michigan brings GRPS students from three different elementary schools to attend a Michigan State football game on September 10.

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Grand Rapids native The SEVENth speaks out Until Love Is Equal

Submitted 09-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

The SEVENth joins one of the most diverse, effective grassroots movements in West Michigan history in asking the city of Holland, MI to reconsider its rejection of basic civil rights for LGBT folks.

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