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The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The mission and work of HQ, a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth, reflects the diverse approaches of this year's Walk for Good Food recipient organizations to issues of poverty and hunger.

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Meals on Wheels' applies specific focus to need for good food

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Attentive to the food concerns of the senior population in Grand Rapids, Meals on Wheels demonstrates that the most effective approaches to tackling broad needs are often focused on the specific.

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UICA welcomes news Exhibitions Curator, Juana Williams

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

UICA is proud to welcome the newest member of our team, Exhibitions Curator, Juana Williams. Williams comes to us from Detroit, MI, where she most recently worked as Assistant to the Chair at Wayne State University Department of Art and Art History.

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The permaculture perspective of Urban Roots: "We are guests in this neighborhood"

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

The permaculture perspective that informs Urban Roots, a community farm and education center, allows it to be rooted deeply and reaching broadly.

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Free "Kids at the Market" activities return to Downtown Market beginning June 27

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Kids at the Market will engage kids through crafts, science experiments, animals, fitness and more.

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In Season: June 22, 2018

Submitted 06-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

Summer is officially here and we are excited for all the beautiful summer fruits and veggies that are hitting the stands! We are starting to see locally grown beans, peas, broccoli, summer squash, raspberries, spring onions, cucumbers, and more!

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Heartside features clay studio artist market for July's First Friday event

Submitted 06-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

On July 6, from 6-9 p.m. we will share an opportunity for visitors to buy pottery and learn more about the Heartside Clay Studio. Heartside Art Gallery and Studio will be transformed into a Heartside Clay Studio Artists Market for the evening.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Henry VI

Submitted 06-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

The production of Henry VI will play at the Dog Story Theater in Grand Rapids, June 15-24, 2018.

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In Season: June 16, 2018

Submitted 06-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

It's Father's Day weekend + we have a beautiful selection of local produce, Michigan food products, flowers + plants, and artisan goods to help you celebrate the Fathers + Father figures in your life!

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ServeGR website connects Rapidians with volunteer opportunities

Submitted 06-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase sits down with Heather Colletto Founder of ServeGR

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