Peace pole installation at Wealthy Theatre in honor of Dirk Koning
Submitted 04-22-2011 under NEWS
On a gray noon, the beats of Badenya caromed through Wealthy Theatre as a small crowd gathered for the Earth Day peace pole dedication ceremony. The peace pole was the closing chapter of a memorial to Dirk Koning, the first executive director of the...Catalyst Radio: Home Repair Services fostering DIY culture among homeowners
Submitted 04-22-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (9:32) On the corner of Division and Highland sits a pale pink, art deco building which houses Home Repair Services. The organization started in 1979 with home repair house calls for low-income families and has grown into six additional...WMEAC and GRCC to celebrate Earth Day with Earthwork Music
Submitted 04-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Grand Rapids Community College are celebrating Earth Day with a special concert featuring top acts from Earthwork Music at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids on Friday, April 22. Proceeds...Steelcase Team Unveils Design Ideas for Well House
Submitted 04-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
Read Part I: Steelcase Designers Offer their Skills to Well House By: Teresa Zbiciak, Volunteer Center Program Assistant In the living room of an old house – one of three owned by Well House—five 4-foot-by-8-foot Inspiration...All the cool Mayors are wearing it
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell stopped by Wealthy Theatre to model our newly arrived Centennial apparel! Mayor Heartwell is a special advisor to the Wealthy Theatre Centennial Sustainability Campaign - and one of the first city leaders to...Teen volunteers tackling trail project in honor of National Volunteer Week
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday April 16th, 30 teen volunteers with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Youth Grant Committee (YGC) will be tackling a trail-realignment project at the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Brower Lake Nature Preserve...Community Foundation Awards $375,000 in New Grants
Submitted 04-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
In 1940, Grand Rapids Community Foundation made its first grant to a fledgling art school in Grand Rapids. It was followed by subsequent grants of $100 each in 1941 for the Kendall Memorial School and in 1942 for the David Wolcott Kendall School. In...Rapid Revolution to kick off Rapid Yes initiative
Submitted 04-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Much of our country appears to be undergoing a rebirth of cities. Baby boomers are moving back from the suburbs, big-box retailers are adjusting their business models to fit into urban centers, and perhaps most importantly, urban mass-...David LaGrand: Harnessing the sun
Submitted 04-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
David LaGrand was born in Grand Rapids and graduated from Calvin College and the University of Chicago Law School. After working as an Assistant Kent County Prosecutor, LaGrand formed a private law practice. LaGrand has formed several small...WT Centennial Sustainability Campaign: Earth Day Event!
Submitted 04-04-2011 under NONPROFITS
WT Peace Pole installation ceremony April 22 at Noon - 15 minutes (bring a lunch!) WT Earth Day Fundraiser From April 4-22 Donate before Earth Day! Wheeler Family Foundation matches 1:1 Receive original Mark Rumsey print as thanks! All donations go...