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East Hills Council of Neighbors Special Events Committee is Officially Kicking Off!

Submitted 03-10-2023 under NONPROFITS

The East Hills Events Committee, in collaboration with many local businesses, hosts more than 20 special events, concerts, and meet ups throughout the year and we are looking to expand our schedule to include more programming than ever before.

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East Hills Council of Neighbors Special Events Committee is 0fficially Kicking off!

Submitted 03-10-2023 under NONPROFITS

The East Hills Events Committee, in collaboration with many local businesses, hosts more than 20 special events, concerts, and meet ups throughout the year and we are looking to expand our schedule to include more programming than ever before.

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Calling All Bicyclists: Spokes Up Bike Challenge Begins March 26

Submitted 03-08-2023 under NONPROFITS

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition invites any area bicyclists to participate in the first-annual Spokes Up challenge. The challenge, which runs from March 26 - April 9, 2023, calls bicyclists to ride a collective 15,000 miles. Local businesses will provide discounts if the goal is met.

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East Hills Council of Neighbors Welcomes New Executive Director Jessica Young

Submitted 03-06-2023 under NONPROFITS

East Hills Council of Neighbors is excited to announce our Executive Director Jessica Young

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"I'd Rather Not Have a Dad" Chaz's Rock Bottom and Redemption at Guiding Light

Submitted 12-05-2022 under NONPROFITS

Chaz’s rock bottom was a message from his 13-year-old son. “My son would say I was like a rollercoaster ride, up-and-down and in-and-out,” the veteran and recovering cocaine addict said. “My oldest son asked, ‘are you gonna be in or out?"

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Second annual tree lighting ceremony brightens up Boston Square community

Submitted 12-03-2022 under LOCAL LIFE

A little cold didn’t keep the community away from this new annual tradition

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Annual Grand Rapids Griffins Red Kettle Game December 2nd

Submitted 11-29-2022 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army’s annual “Red Kettle Game” with the Grand Rapids Griffins is Friday December 2nd. All net proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army in Kent County.

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Chandler Appointed Salvation Army of Kent County Board Chair

Submitted 10-11-2022 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Advisory Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Veneese V. Chandler (Dr. V.) as their new Chair.

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THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN

Submitted 10-06-2022 under NONPROFITS

This week, The Salvation Army started their annual Christmas giving Angel Tree program, providing gifts, toys, clothing, and food for families during the holiday season. The application registration period opened in Kent County Saturday October 1st and runs through December 3rd.

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The Preacher's Son is Finally Living Life Sober, Happy, and Free

Submitted 09-09-2022 under NONPROFITS

"Spiritually, the biggest thing Guiding Light has given me is this sense of community and belonging. I’ve always had trouble connecting. It’s never been natural for me to go and hang out with people. Drinking made that worse. Being here has really opened my eyes and softened my heart."

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