Instruments of Hope Meditation Sculpture Garden Dedication
Submitted 06-07-2011 under NEWS
On Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m., the dedication for Phase One of the Saint Francis Sculpture Garden for Prayer and Meditation will begin with an introduction by Mark Siegrist, President of Instruments of Hope. The garden is a...
Time Has Come Today
Submitted 06-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence."-Martin Luther King, Jr. The neighborhood around Wealthy Theatre has had its share of ups and downs. Much of the city's...
Glance at the Past - Apple Smorgasbord
Submitted 06-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
West of the Grand River was home of the Peach Ridge Growers Association formed in 1928. Farmers found the peachy soil to be just right for growing apples. The first apple smorgasbord was held in 1951 to build community through a growers...
Introducing the GAAH Press Club--Donny
Submitted 06-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish The purpose of the Press Club at the Cook Arts Center is to provide youth in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood with the opportunity to find, develop and share their creative voices. Donny...
Adrdsisgne Laenrnig Dsiabitileis: Addressing Learning Disabilities
Submitted 05-25-2011 under NONPROFITS
There are many reasons why a person may have dropped out of school at a young age or have a low reading level as an adult. Learning disabilities is a common factor in adults with low literacy levels. 50 – 80% of students in adult...
Why We Love Living in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-25-2011 under NONPROFITS
The GAAH Press Club described what they love about living in Grand Rapids, MI, and took photos of places that they think symbolize Grand Rapids. Written by Donny, Alexy, Gilberto, Avelycia, Hilliel, and Maura M. Even though Grand Rapids is a...
Encore Workshop to Connect Experienced Adults with New Skills-based Opportunities
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Volunteer Center is piloting a new free workshop designed to help retirees identify and connect their talents and interests with unique skills-based volunteer opportunities in the community. This workshop is a...
Presentando el Club Prensa GAAH--Donny
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Edición a cargo de Ruthie Paulson Gómez. El propósito del Club Prensa en el Centro Cook Arts es proveer para los jóvenes de la vecindad Avenida...
Introducing the GAAH Press Club--Leydi
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish The purpose of the Press Club at the Cook Arts Center is to provide youth in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood with the opportunity to find, develop and share their creative voices...
Presentando el Club Prensa GAAH—Leydi
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Edición a cargo de Ruthie Paulson Gómez. El propósito del Club Prensa en el Centro Cook Arts es proveer para los jóvenes de la vecindad Avenida Grandville con la oportunidad para...