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Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian's ABCs of ArtPrize

Submitted 09-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rapidian editor Holly Bechiri interviewed about the "ABCs of ArtPrize coverage," from the critical to the light-hearted as she invites the community to share thoughts on art, ArtPrize and GR culture.

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It's a big world

Submitted 09-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

Lack of access to a variety of activities impairs an inner city child's education.

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A better food system begins on the farm

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

Food and Water Watch is working in Grand Rapids to help enact the Fair Farm Rules--rules that would level the playing field for small farm owners and work towards a more sustainable food system.

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Help for Marriages in Crisis

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

The story of Julie and Tony, participants of Retrouvaille, which is a marriage intervention program with a proven 80% success rate.

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Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

The first S-Curve was not on 131, but at Canal Street and Pearl in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Local First to Host 2012 BALLE Business Conference in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-07-2011 under NONPROFITS

10th Annual BALLE Business Conference will focus on a new economic model for the future

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ALDI opens new store and gives back to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of the new store and the company’s ongoing commitment to the Grand Rapids community, ALDI will be donating $5,000 worth of snacks to the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids.

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Varnum employees donate school supplies to Buchanan Elementary

Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

Varnum employees collected and donated school supplies to GRPS Buchanan Elementary. Their donation will save each teacher roughly $500-$1,000 this school year.

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Until Love Is Equal: Where Are You?

Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

Until Love Is Equal has released its second PSA video in an effort to plead with Holland city leaders to accept the unanimous recommendation of its own Human Relations Commission to protect minorities

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Catalyst Radio: 106 Gallery part of Division Avenue's transformation into Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 09-02-2011 under NONPROFITS

Back in 2005, the only occupied store fronts other than ministries were Vertigo and Sanctuary. Calvin College's 106 Gallery took a place among those storefronts...

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