Posts by: Ashley Lee

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  Posted on January 26, 2018 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Remembering John Canepa

  We are saddened by the recent passing of John Canepa. He was a dear friend to many in our community, and is especially loved by Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Grand Rapids and West Michigan’s growth is [...]
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  Posted on January 02, 2018 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Our Community Hopes for 2018

  As we enter a new year, we enjoy the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we can bring light and love to the world around us. The year of 201 [...]

• Posted on December 18, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Southern California Wildfires: How to Help

  In early December, massive wildfires began tearing through Southern California. They have destroyed homes and forced hundreds of thousands residents to evacuate. As of December 15, the fire is the third-largest in California history. The California [...]
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  Posted on December 13, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Is 2017 the Year to Give Appreciated Assets?

  The uncertainty surrounding potential changes to tax law, particularly as it relates to charitable giving, has our attention.  As we move closer to a decision, we feel it is important to share how the possible [...]
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  Posted on November 28, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Will You Be a Changemaker This #GivingTuesday?

  In the upcoming weeks, we all have presents to buy, food to prepare, and decorations to hang, but before we get to far into the holiday frenzy, today we’re inviting you to participate in making [...]
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  Posted on November 10, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Addressing LGBT Youth Homelessness: An Update from Our LGBT Fund

  When we think about human rights issues, it’s easy to start with abuses around the world – it can be more challenging to open our eyes to problems right here in West Michigan. Each night, more [...]

• Posted on October 11, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Fall 2017 Current

  Our latest issue of Current features recent grants, the story of Helen and Allen Hunting's passion for the Great Lakes, heartwarming notes from scholarship recipients, an inside look at Kick-Off Camp with Challenge Scholars, and [...]

• Posted on September 25, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Hurricane Maria: How to Help

  The 2017 Hurricane Season continues to devastate the Caribbean and parts of the U.S. The most recent storm, Hurricane Maria, has obliterated parts of the Caribbean, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The [...]

• Posted on September 15, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Hurricane Irma: How to Help

  Hurricane Irma, the second major hurricane to hit the U.S. and Caribbean in recent weeks, made landfall in Florida on September 10. Irma is noted as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded [...]

• Posted on August 28, 2017 – Posted by: Ashley Lee

  Hurricane Harvey: How to Help

  Hurricane Harvey, the largest hurricane to hit the United States in a decade, made landfall near Rockport, Texas on August 25. A Category 4 storm, Harvey has led to catastrophic and widespread flooding and damage [...]