She was a partner in a prestigious law firm; now she's leading an environmental initiative. He rose to the highest ranks of the military; now he's teaching math to middle schoolers. She was a skilled tradesperson in the construction industry; today she mentors new parents.
These are stories of people whose encores involve making the world a better place. They have found new ways in the second half of life to put their experience to work for the good of others.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Encore is working to ensure that experienced adults who want to use their time and talent to help address community issues have plenty of opportunities to do so...opportunities that are compelling, fulfilling and rewarding.
