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Adversity to Advocacy Q&A with Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington

Jul 14, 2020 10:00AM ● By Kayla Sosa

Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington is a full-time disability advocate in her community. Through legislation, entrepreneurial support and consulting, she works to fight for a more just society for those with physical disabilities, as well as those who experience racism and sexism.

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Local Brewery Creates Beer to Honor John Ball Zoo's Conservation Efforts

Jul 07, 2020 03:37PM ● By PRESS RELEASE

The West Michigan-based zoo is teaming up with renowned beer maker Brewery Vivant to create a beer, entitled the "JBZ," highlighting the institution's work on conservation and specifically focusing on shared values of the two organizations around sustainability and conservation.

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Join In: Local Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate

Jul 06, 2020 05:24PM ● By Elyse Wild

Sponsored Content Check out these opportunities to donate or volunteer your time to make our community a better place for all.

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Women's LifeStyle - July 2020 - Dr. Kimberly Yvonne Kennedy-Barrington

Jul 03, 2020 06:25PM ● By Elyse Wild

On our cover is Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington, who is as inspiring as she is stunning. Kennedy-Barrington is a full-time disability advocate.

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Virtual Camp Sparkle at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Kicks Off on July 7

Jun 30, 2020 03:05PM ● By Elyse Wild

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids will (GCGR) continue the tradition of the annual day camp for children entering first through fifth grades who have been impacted by cancer or grief for any reason.

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How Spending Time Outdoors Can Improve Your Mental Health

Jun 29, 2020 10:41AM ● By Elyse Wild

"...Spending time outdoors won’t cure depression and anxiety, there is an ever-growing body of research that shows a multitude of mental and physical health benefits of time spent outdoors, which scientists and researchers are trying to better understand." — Christine Mushlock, LMSW

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She’s Out of This World: Grand Rapids Native Pioneers Space Travel for Women

Jun 22, 2020 06:02AM ● By Kayla Sosa

While she doesn’t live in Michigan anymore, Koch felt a sense of home when she looked at Earth from space and easily made out the familiar Mitten-shaped state surrounded by blue waters.

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John Ball Zoo Announces a Wild Fundraiser

Jun 09, 2020 02:29PM ● By Press Release

John Ball Zoo is hosting WildLive Week! A hybrid virtual and onsite event from June 16-22 that will boast animal birthday celebrations, fun videos, community partnership announcements and Zoo-themed ways to donate each day.

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Grand Rapids Area Mutual Aid Creates Community

Jun 09, 2020 07:00AM ● By by Michelle Jokisch Polo

Mutual Aid and Giving Circles have been around since the late 1700s when the Free African Society was founded to provide support to newly free African Americans. Doherty says anyone is able to start a mutual aid group. “Mutual aid is about gathering resources in community and sharing it with others.”

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We Are Listening

Jun 02, 2020 10:41AM ● By Elyse Wild

The events over the past few weeks across the nation, and in our own city, has shown all of us that now is the time to come together to act on racial injustice and inequality in the United States.

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