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'Pick for Pantries' returns for blueberry season

Submitted 07-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

Donation program gets fresh-picked produce to those in need, supporting local farms and food pantries.

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Catalyst Radio: Interview with Movimiento Cosecha GR about Kent County's contract with ICE

Submitted 07-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Young speaks with Jose Jimenez and Sergio Cira from Movimiento Cosecha GR, a peaceful movement that is fighting for dignity, respect, and permanent protection for immigrants in the United States.

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss joined by Jonathan Peerboom from Next Step West Michigan

Submitted 07-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

The guest for tonight’s show is Jonathan Peerboom from Next Step West Michigan.

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Catalyst Radio: Civicize.Me discusses civic leadership

Submitted 07-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Civicize.Me is a civic leadership certification program which focuses on building a pipeline of leaders in communities of all sizes.

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City meeting hears concerns over rental application fees, stories from Westside Cancer Crisis group

Submitted 06-07-2018 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission held their quarterly night out this past Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Harrison Park Elementary School.

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Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew

Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of Father's Day, Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards of e-waste.

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Shawmut Hills needs more than great teachers, it needs investment from GRPS

Submitted 05-22-2018 under OPINION

Staff at Shawmut were and are feeling overworked. Inequity has become more glaring as the intensity of needs grow in our community. Families are leaving. With an improved facility and shared Title I dollars, Shawmut Hills will be the vibrant community that it was when I first discovered it.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to speak on pandemics and other global challenges

Submitted 05-14-2018 under NONPROFITS

Former U.S. Ambassador William Garvelink will speak on the three global challenges facing us: pandemics, corruption and failed states.

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City Connection: Commissioner Joe Jones guest during May episode

Submitted 05-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

City Connection tonight will feature Commissioner Joe Jones and a discussion on the 2nd ward.

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Catalyst Radio: A look at spring happenings in Ottawa Hills and the West Grand Neighborhood Organization

Submitted 05-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

In this episode of Catalyst Radio, Rapidian Managing Editor Kiran Sood Patel speaks to neighborhood leaders Howard Slenk and Fred Davison from Ottawa Hills and talks with Annette Vandenberg, executive director of the West Grand Neighborhood Organization.

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