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Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Ebony Road Players to host third Annual Loving Day Celebration

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NEWS

Ebony Road Players will be hosting a weekend of events to celebrate Loving Day, 50 years after the groundbreaking court case Loving vs. Virginia, and share the stories of West Michigan community members.

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Wellspring Lutheran Services works to strengthen families, transform communities

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Wellspring Lutheran Services who assists families, seniors, and provides rehab and therapy solutions

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Grand Rapids Threshold Choir invites community to "Gift of Song"

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

We will be offering a public time of singing on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the chapel at East Congregational Church

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Measure What Matters: Community Automotive Repair

Submitted 06-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

Located in the East Fulton business district and with deep ties to the neighborhood, Community Automotive Repair has been providing the community with quality auto repair since 1975. The business is committed to serving the community and making a positive environmental impact.

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Builders Exchange of Michigan seeking sponsorships for golf outing

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

The event will be held Monday, July 24th at 11 a.m., at the Thornapple Pointe Golf Club.

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Eastown Community Association partners with Urban Roots to grow its community garden

Submitted 05-23-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

The ECA saw an alignment with the city's Neighborhood Match Fund goals of building stronger connections among residents and promoting equitable outcomes.

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Animators Open Mic coming to Wealthy Theatre on May 23

Submitted 05-18-2017 under NONPROFITS

Open to everyone and free, see great animation, hang out with animators, talk shop, get advice, and make connections.

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Disability Advocates' Adaptive Home Solutions helps resolve barriers to independent living

Submitted 05-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Disability Advocates of Kent County who works alongside people with disabilities seeking to lead self-directed lives.

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Nonprofit volunteer fair scheduled for May 31

Submitted 05-16-2017 under NONPROFITS

Explore volunteer opportunities for summer!

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Our neighbors, our friends, our future: Why I keep marching

Submitted 05-04-2017 under OPINION

On Monday, May 1, 2017, I had the honor of marching during "A Day Without Immigrants" in solidarity for family unity and dignity for our undocumented community. Our greatest success comes not from climbing on each other to reach the top, but by reaching out and navigating life's challenges together.

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