Nonprofits

Nonprofit Neighbors provides a place where the community can hear directly from local nonprofits. In this nonprofit-only section, organizations self-publish their news releases, updates and promotional information for the community to see.

To publish on behalf of your organization, sign up here for an NPO account and gain access to The Rapidian's NPO self-publishing tools.

"Organic Lawn Workshop"- Beautiful lawns and gardens, without chemicals.

Submitted 04-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

Organic Lawn Workshop featuring Steve Veldheer of Good Sweet Earth

view

Need trout? Michigan nets national reputation as trout fishing mecca

Submitted 04-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Michigan is nationally known as a trout fishing destination, with thousands of miles of cold, quality trout streams and hundreds of trout lakes accessible to anglers.

view

Festival of the Arts' 50th Celebration poster commemorates Calder's La Grande Vitesse

Submitted 04-12-2019 under NONPROFITS

To commemorate its 50th year, Festival of the Arts is excited to announce renowned designer Stephen Frykholm as its 2019 poster artist. One of the longest running festivals in the state of Michigan, Festival of the Arts will hold its 50th celebration on June 7, 8, and 9 in downtown Grand Rapids.

view

In Season: April 13, 2019

Submitted 04-12-2019 under NONPROFITS

Although the ice, snow, rain, storms, wind, and clouds have returned the last couple days, we are anticipating a sunny day tomorrow, just in time for shopping at the Market! We'll have around 30 vendors with a diverse product selection!

view

Grammy Award winner from West Michigan joins Grand Rapids Symphony and Choruses for massive Mahler Symphony No. 3

Submitted 04-10-2019 under NONPROFITS

GR native Michelle DeYoung won the Grammy for Best Classical Album with a recording of Mahler's Third Symphony. The mezzo soprano joins 250 musicians to perform it in DeVos Hall, April 12-13.

view

In Season: April 6, 2019

Submitted 04-05-2019 under NONPROFITS

Come join us tomorrow from 10a-1p for our first Saturday Market of April! We're anticipating 25+ vendors with greens, a great variety of root veggies, apples, pastured meats, eggs, and dairy products, as well as artisans foods created right here in Michigan!

view

"Dear Commissioner..." 10 Steps for Writing Elected Representatives for Neighborhood Advocates

Submitted 04-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

Individual advocates have more power than many realize, especially within local government. Here are ten tips to get your voice on paper and into the mailboxes of decision-makers.

view

Art that Clears You Up Inside

Submitted 04-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

“Art has a way of clearing you up inside,” artist and Heartside resident Crystal Coleman explains. “Sometimes I get down…. Depending on which mood I’m in, that’s how I do my work. It calms me down, it soothes me, it reassures me. It’s really important to me.”

view