The Nonprofit Dispatch

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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Meijer Gardens Presents An Immersive, Site-Specific Exhibition from Installation Artist Rebecca Louise Law

Submitted 09-09-2019 under NONPROFITS

Rebecca Louise Law: The Womb includes a dramatic installation of over a million flowers and plant material, including 10,000 flowers and plants gathered on-site and wired with the help of staff and volunteers.

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Girls Choral Academy Expands Grandville Avenue Girls Choir into Burton Middle School

Submitted 09-09-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Girls Choral Academy will be expanding their free after school choir to serve girls at Burton Middle School with support from a Wege Foundation grant.

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In Season: September 6, 2019

Submitted 09-06-2019 under NONPROFITS

Tomatoes, corn, peaches, plums, apples, summer squash, watermelon, broccoli, potatoes, and peppers galore! It's such an amazing time of year with such a diverse + abundant selection of Michigan produce!

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Activating Downtown Spaces: Heartside Community Reclaims Pekich Park

Submitted 09-03-2019 under NONPROFITS

“We as residents need to take back over our parks, and [the Heartside] area!” Heartside resident Dan Maloney has been a leading voice for change in one of the Heartside Neighborhood’s most prominent public spaces.

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WMCAT Opens Fall Enrollment for 15th Year of Free Afterschool Programming

Submitted 08-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

All Grand Rapids Public high school students have access to free arts and technology afterschool programming at WMCAT's state-of-the-art facility on the Westside

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How Michigan squirrels boost conservation work across the state

Submitted 08-28-2019 under NONPROFITS

They’re squirrels, and even though you may think you know everything – or don’t think you need to know anything – about them, they play a vital role in keeping Michigan’s ecosystems in healthy shape.

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Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Builds in Heartside

Submitted 08-27-2019 under NONPROFITS

As a response to community need for mental health resources, education opportunities take aim at reducing stigma in the heart of Grand Rapids.

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In Season: August 24, 2019

Submitted 08-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

Good morning Grand Rapids!! Start your day off with a pleasant stroll through the Market, shopping from 40+ vendors, sampling in season fruits + veggies, and getting to know the wonderful humans that grow, create, and raise your food.

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