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Blue Bridge Lights Turn Red November 8th as Red Kettle Campaign Begins in Kent County

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NONPROFITS

Join The Salvation Army November 8th at their Red Kettle Kickoff in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids transit workers win wage increases and new benefits in deal with The Rapid

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NEWS

Transit workers in Grand Rapids land a long awaited deal with The Rapid through continued efforts of deliberation and worker advocacy.

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National Salvation Army Week Begins May 13th

Submitted 05-06-2024 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army in Kent County is celebrating its 140th Anniversary May 13-19 during National Salvation Army Week.

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League of Women Voters holds reception for 2nd Annual GoVote Poster Contest

Submitted 04-30-2024 under NONPROFITS

A reception and month's long exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrate the work of Kent County high school students

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The Salvation Army in Kent County Hires New Development Director

Submitted 04-02-2024 under NONPROFITS

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No-cost High Blood Pressure Control in-person workshops start in Grand Rapids in February, additional classes online this winter

Submitted 01-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases.The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help people living with these diseases to be healthier. And they're no cost!

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Help others improve their health with paid High Blood Pressure Control workshop coach training in January 2024

Submitted 12-18-2023 under NONPROFITS

Interested in the fulfilling field of health coaching? Paid training to lead High Blood Pressure Control (HBPC) workshops is available online in January 2024. During the paid training at $18 per hour, participants will learn to lead and become certified in both in-person and virtual HBPC workshops.

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THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN

Submitted 10-02-2023 under NONPROFITS

The program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children across the country each year. The application registration period for those in need of assistance opened in Kent County Sunday October 1st and runs through December 8th.

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Take charge of your health this fall with no-cost in-person High Blood Pressure Control workshop in Jenison; additional workshops over Zoom

Submitted 08-20-2023 under NONPROFITS

No-cost PATH workshop for high blood pressure available at Georgetown Senior Center in Jenison. Additional workshops for kidney disease, diabetes and chronic pain available over Zoom.

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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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