Grand Rapids Business Journal
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The DTE Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to Michigan emergency food banks and providers, including in West Michigan.
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Mary Muliett may have taken a roundabout path into social work, but looking back on her early years, she realizes she was always drawn to working with children and families.
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The Grand Rapids Pride Center chose a new leader to replace Thomas Pierce, who stepped down last fall.
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A nonprofit that serves children, youth and families will host a grand opening this week for its new Fresh Market at UMCH.
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Griffins to host drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss
Courtesy Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are teaming up with J&H Family Stores, Billy Bear Hug Foundation, Feeding America West Michigan and The Salvation Army to host a drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park.
“We’re thrilled to be able to carry on the tradition of our hugely popular Teddy Bear Toss, which has seen our fans donate more than 60,000 stuffed animals over the last 20 years,” said Bob Kaser, the Griffins’ vice president of community relations and broadcasting. “And with so many people in West Michigan facing hardships this year, it’s also important for us to come together and continue helping organizations like The Salvation Army and Feeding America that do so much good in our community.”
Grand Rapids Griffins hosting drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
The Grand Rapids Griffins Teddy Bear Toss has been a tradition since 2000. It will continue Tuesday, although it will be unlike past tosses. (Courtesy Photo)
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The Grand Rapids Griffins’ 2020-21 season may be delayed, but that’s not going to stop the team from continuing a two-decade long tradition.
The Griffins’ annual Teddy Bear Toss is going to be different this year, though. The Griffins, along with J&H Family Stores are hosting a drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St. NE. Fans are invited to show their support by donating any of the following: