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Annual fundraising event expands to larger venue
Guests will enjoy handpicked vinyl sets, curated wines and craft beverages, and elevated bites.
Lakeshore nonprofit raises nearly $70,000 for community programs
Funds raised will support youth leadership and educational programs, workforce and economic development, small business support and entrepreneurship, community resource navigation, and mental health and wellness initiatives.
Ravenna teens among youth filmmakers nationwide honored
Nourishing Narratives invites youth ages 13 to 18 from across the United States to explore food justice through short films created entirely on mobile devices.
Pop-up market celebrates and supports Black-owned businesses
The free, public event will feature 20 local Black-owned vendors selling artisan candles, soaps, baked goods, and handmade wares.
Golf outing provides more than 150 households with access to groceries
This year's donation is the highest fundraising total in the event's nearly 40-year history.
Downtown celebrates Fiesta Week
In partnership with Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), families are invited to enjoy bilingual story time, hands-on activities, music, and a celebration of Mexican culture through food.
Olympians, Paralympians visit West Michigan, kick off Meijer State Games
The Meijer State Games of Michigan is an Olympic-style sporting event for athletes of all ages and abilities, with the Summer Games offering 30+ sports for more than 6,000 athletes.
Nonprofit expands eviction prevention efforts
The funding supports housing stability coaching, landlord coordination, financial wellness education, and direct financial assistance for past-due rent.
Reading event invites children to dream about their futures
The event will bring together local authors, educators, and community organizations to encourage children to dream about their futures while connecting them with real-life resources and role models who can help those dreams become a reality.
Fast food customers raise more than $88,000 for charity
Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters provide care, comfort, and support to families, allowing them to heal together while their child receives medical care.
Adam Sanders to headline truck show benefiting veterans
The event will feature custom trucks, family activities, food vendors, live entertainment, truck pulls, and a concert by country music artist Adam Sanders, winner of the CBS and Paramount+ music competition series The Road.
Nonprofit kicks off crowdfunding campaign for five murals
The public is invited to donate on through July 31.
Partnership creates region’s largest nonprofit home care provider
The West Michigan provider currently serves 2,800 patients across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties.
Two women driving life-changing impact
The event has raised more than $10,000 annually to help fund the training and placement of custom-trained assistance dogs, provided completely free of charge to clients.
Entrepreneur honored for advancing accessibility and inclusion
What began as a personal challenge evolved into a broader mission centered on accessibility, independence, and inclusion.
Voices of the Future program highlights student-led storytelling
The initiative, part of the national America250 effort commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, empowers students to create original content exploring the nation’s past, present, and future through community-driven storytelling and youth perspectives.
New creative hub opens for art, community, and opportunity
The hub is a community-centered space dedicated to uplifting youth voices, fostering creativity, and strengthening cultural connections in Grand Rapids’ Burton Heights neighborhood.
Nonprofit to host first-ever kids choice awards
The organization provides out-of-school-time programs, college and career readiness initiatives, and opportunities such as free overnight camping experiences.
Nonprofit appoints actor Aldis Hodge to Advisory Board
Hodge is an award-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur who is currently starring as Alex Cross in Prime Video’s Cross. His work spans major film and television projects, including One Night in Miami…, Black Adam and Straight Outta Compton.
Nonprofit brings community together for Celebrate Trails Day
Celebrate Trails Day is a national movement that highlights the importance of trails in supporting public health, connection, and quality of life.
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