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November 15
5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects
From exploring the roots of art along the Lakeshore to celebrating wellness, five Lakeshore nonprofits are set to launch creative projects that bring fresh energy to the region’s arts and culture scene.
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September 20, 2023
West Michigan Aviation Academy Is Exemplary; Why Aren’t There More?
Located innocuously on the edge of Gerald R Ford International Airport, the West Michigan Aviation Academy is a remarkable example of how good a charter school can be.
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March 27, 2023
'Capacity-building' program helping Lakeshore arts organizations thrive for decades to come
More than a dozen Lakeshore arts organizations are taking part in a two-year collaboration intended to make sure they are around and thriving in the decades to come.
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January 27, 2023
'You help make West Michigan special,' Betsy and Dick DeVos tell lakeshore arts groups
Gathered at the Haworth Hotel and Conference Center at Hope College, attendees heard opening remarks from Dick and Betsy DeVos followed by a workshop to help the organizations sharpen their strategic plans on everything from marketing to philanthropic support.
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November 17, 2022
A Portage teen raised $140K for an Honor Flight. Then she won a philanthropy award.
Alice Kraatz still remembers a disturbing story she heard nearly a decade ago of how a Vietnam veteran was welcomed back to Michigan when he returned from the war.
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October 10, 2022
National program aims to boost lakeshore arts and culture nonprofits
The two-year program focuses on revenue development, audience building and leadership.
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September 29, 2022
15 lakeshore arts organizations begin intensive capacity-building initiative
Fifteen lakeshore arts organizations are part of the latest capacity-building initiative facilitated by the prestigious University of Maryland-based DeVos Institute of Arts Management (DVIAM).
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June 23, 2022
Michigan Teenager Sends Vietnam Veterans on Special Honor Flight To Washington, D.C.
Teen fundraises to honor Vietnam Veterans with a Special Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
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June 17, 2022
Grand Rapids rededicates Rosa Parks Circle
Rededication of Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids, Mi.
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June 15, 2022
Inclusivity and super speed: West Michigan Aviation students engineer scooter for boy with SMA
Scooter makes moving in manual chair easier.
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May 3, 2022
Start Garden launches competition for business startups
Business startup, Start Garden launches "100" competition.
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January 21, 2022
DeVos Family Helps ELEVATE Local Youth as 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative Continues
The DeVos Family Foundation continued its 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative recently by making a $60,000 contribution to ELEVATE Orlando.
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