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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Artist feature from UICA: Morgan Hughes

Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

Morgan Hughes is a left-handed multidisciplinary artist living in Ypsilanti, MI. Her work is influenced by the ways we, as people, interact with the the space we fill, and how it shapes us.

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Blandford Nature Center connects urban families with nature

Submitted 04-02-2018 under NONPROFITS

Blandford Nature Center offers activities for the whole family

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City Connection: April show focuses on Arbor Day, greening initiatives

Submitted 04-02-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join us today, Monday, April 2, 2018 at 5 p.m. on LiveWire, Comcast Cable 24, for tonight's episode of City Connection. Dia Noble, Community Engagement Coordinator for Friends of GR Parks, will be the guest.

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In Season: March 31, 2018

Submitted 03-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Shop for local food and Michigan-made food products year-round at the Fulton Street Farmers Market! We've been dedicated to connecting vendors + farmers to community members for the last 95 years! Thank you for your continued support!

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All of the Above Hip Hop is empowering youth voices

Submitted 03-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

All of the Above is an after school program in Ottawa Hills High that empowers youth to use Hip Hop in promoting social justice, and finding their own voice.

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Catalyst Radio: A conversation with organizer Levi Gardner on community farm, market and education center Urban Roots

Submitted 03-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Levi Gardner, executive director of Urban Roots, a community farm, market, and education center in Grand Rapids' Madison Square Neighborhood.

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"Be the Astronaut" opens at Grand Rapids Public Museum this June

Submitted 03-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The focus of the exhibit is on the concepts common to all space flights and invites visitors into a futuristic storyline as the framework to communicate these ideas.

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market hosts free Spring Break activities for kids on April 4

Submitted 03-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

This all ages event will give kids the opportunity to participate in sensory activities including examining bugs up close with magnifying glasses in the “Bug Zone,” and making take-home greenhouse crafts including peanut butter bird feeders.

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