(Re-)Engaging Boomers for Community Good
posted: April 8th, 2011
10 Nonprofits Awarded $5,000 Each to Create Encore Teams
People 50+ want to make a meaningful difference in the community, but lack the platform to do good work.Nonprofits make a meaningful difference, but lack the manpower to reach their full potential. Link the two together and everyone wins. That’s why Grand Rapids Community Foundation created Encore Teams.
50+ Great Ideas= $5,000
posted: February 4th, 2011
Grand Rapids Community Foundation hopes to spark innovation among local nonprofit organizations by encouraging them to engage the 50+ population in community volunteer efforts. This spring, organizations will have the opportunity to receive grants up to $5,000 by developing volunteer projects designed to tap into the skill set of experienced adults and recruiting Encore Teams.
Encore For a Local Audience
posted: April 16th, 2009
When Gayle Orange says she wants to find the "heart connection" of Baby Boomers in the metro Grand Rapids area, she isn't referring to their potential health problems...
