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Noorthoek Academy is a non-profit organization located in Grand Rapids, MI, that provides an affordable college experience tailored for adults with learning challenges and intellectual disabilities. Established in 1989 through a partnership with Grand Rapids Community College, the Academy offers weekly classes that cover a variety of subjects, enhancing students' knowledge and creative expression in a college setting. Generated from the website

Founded in 1990, Acton Institute is a nonprofit organization organizing religious, political and business seminars aimed at educating religious leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, university professors and academic researchers. The institute has several publications, including a monthly current affairs and public policy journal in print and online. Its journal called Religion and Liberty discusses religious, political, economic, literary and cultural issues. Its program called the Acton University offers a four-day exploratory session of the intellectual foundations of a free society. Acton organizes various student conferences and offers awards and scholarships as well. The organization s community outreach program publishes transcripts and tapes of guest speakers. Acton Institute is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.