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WMU News - Students support nonprofits and philanthropy

WMU News - Students support nonprofits and philanthropy: "tudents support nonprofits and philanthropy

April 19, 2006

KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University students announced the winners of three awards presented Thursday, April 13, at the Nonprofit Awards Dinner.

The American Humanics Student Association awarded $3,000 grants to the Generous Hands as the best emerging nonprofit, Gryphon Place as the best established nonprofit, and Greenleaf Companies as the best philanthropic business in greater Kalamazoo.

The two nonprofits were also presented a certificate for 50 student volunteer hours, while Greenleaf will donate its $3,000 award to the nonprofit of its choice. In all, eight finalists were vying for the AHSA awards: two in the business category, four in the established nonprofit category and two in the emerging nonprofit category."

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