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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 8-28-26

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River North District, Family Promise, Your Good Death, Creative Kids Movement Network, and Amway Cares.

Check out the mural that will soon celebrate a GR Neighborhood transformation. River North District will unveil a new community mural this Tuesday. We get the details from Mark Secchia, President of the River North Business Association, about the contribution to the new district branding.

Family Promise GR's mission is to end homelessness, one family at a time. Life happens on the journey, including kids not knowing where they'll be sleeping at the night the first week of school. We talk about the process with Jim Davis, VP of Strategic Growth.

Medical Sociologist Dr. Karen Lutfey Spencer explores the hidden forces driving end of life decisions in the book Your Good Death. We ask the question, why end of life healthcare can be difficult and how to make it work for you.

Creative Kids Movement Network Grand Rapids and West Michigan brings onsite dance, yoga, minimovers, and more programming to childcare, schools, and more. We talk to owner Melissa Sayles, discussing her passion and upcoming programming.

Amway Cares is an annual all hands on volunteer opportunity for staff. We speak to Lindsey Tilley about the most recent efforts to contribute. Over 1,300 employees contributed over 7,000 hours as the week of service expands globally for the first time.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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