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New non-profit provides scholarships to improve educational equity for trans community

Submitted 04-05-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, introduced to the community on March 31, 2016, will be offering scholarships to local low-income trans students to remove educational barriers.

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Heritage Theatre Group 2016 Season Auditions at Saints Peter and Paul Parish Center this Weekend

Submitted 03-30-2016 under NONPROFITS

Heritage Theatre Group will be holding auditions for their 2016 season this weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, 2016!

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2016 Season Auditions are THIS WEEKEND!

Submitted 03-30-2016 under NONPROFITS

Heritage Theatre Group will be holding auditions for their 2016 season this weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, 2016!

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Catalyst Radio: racial equity in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-21-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Kyle Lim, project coordinator for Grand Rapids Urban League, on local issues of urban development and racial equity.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids names Chief Development Officer

Submitted 03-17-2016 under NONPROFITS

New Chief Development Officer Nikki Outhier, looks forward to working with the community to enable all young people to reach their full potential.

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Exceptional teen wins Youth of the Year honor for Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Ana Sosa named 2016 Youth of the Year representative from Grand Rapids; now vie for state title and scholarship.

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Second annual River City Water Festival to celebrate Grand River

Submitted 03-01-2016 under NEWS

Hands-on activities and learning stations led by regional experts will celebrate and educate attendees about the Grand River and its watershed at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Saturday, March 12.

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Catalyst Radio: Breaking down barriers and creating unique learning opportunities at WMCAT

Submitted 02-29-2016 under NEWS

Host Jessica Young talks to Mike Saunders about how he uses his passion for art and equity to break down barriers to education and create unique learning opportunities.

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Adult learners from the Literacy Center of West Michigan share their writing

Submitted 02-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Learners enrolled in the Family Literacy Program at Sibley Elementary share their favorite West Side spots.

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Westside school to host lasagna dinner to raise funds for camp

Submitted 02-16-2016 under NEWS

Shawmut Hills 5th graders are hoping to bring together community and raise money for their annual trip to Camp Manitou-Lin with a lasagna dinner that has become a yearly event.

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