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• Posted on May 29, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  One Hundred New Philanthropists: Paul and Beth Kelly

  Paul and Beth Kelly came to Grand Rapids Community Foundation as donors in 2002. They gave through the Social Venture Investors group, made a planned gift in 2003 and, in 2014, have committed to be [...]

• Posted on May 29, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  One Hundred New Philanthropists: Monica Sparks

  Monica Sparks is passionate about helping women in business and education. “Women have always pumped the unheard heartbeat of the world. We carry the heartache for many, find a way to foster dreams that are dying and provide [...]

• Posted on May 29, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  One Hundred New Philanthropists: Jan Lunquist and Michael May

  Jan Lunquist and Michael May are thoughtful donors and strong advocates for a variety of progressive causes. Their first gift to Grand Rapids Community Foundation was for the AIDS Fund in 1994, and their giving to [...]

• Posted on May 29, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  One Hundred New Philanthropists: Wendy and Mark Anderson

  Well-rounded might best describe Wendy and Mark Anderson’s philanthropy. They care about a wide range of causes, and both mention Grand Rapids Community Foundation first when talking about giving. Where do you give? “Grand Rapids Community Foundation [...]

• Posted on May 29, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  One Hundred New Philanthropists: Colin Chelovich and Molly Tupper Chelovich

  Colin Chelovich and Molly Tupper Chelovich are motivated to support causes where they have a personal connection. The couple met and fell in love at Butler University. Love, plus the education they received and the [...]

• Posted on January 16, 2014 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Carlos Sanchez Joins Board of Trustees

  Carlos Sanchez, director of the Latino Business and Economic Development Center for Ferris State University, recently joined Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees. He will serve a four-year term. Other changes on the Board [...]

• Posted on December 09, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards Friends of Grand Rapids Parks $189,200 to Engage Citizens in Urban Forest Expansion

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded Friends of Grand Rapids Parks’ Urban Forest Project $189,200 to engage the community in planting and growing a larger, healthier urban forest. With this grant, the Grand Rapids Urban Forest [...]

• Posted on November 08, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Four Colleges Partner for Challenge Scholars

  Aquinas College, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University have each created special scholarship packages to support Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Challenge Scholars program. The Challenge Scholars program, which begins [...]

• Posted on October 28, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  New PR and Marketing Specialist

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation welcomes Meredith Fennema as PR & Marketing Specialist. In this position, Fennema will assist in all foundation communication efforts, include writing for the website, Current, and other Foundation events and publications.  “I [...]

• Posted on October 04, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Kate Wolters Honored

  Business leader, philanthropist, advocate, mentor, volunteer Kate Wolters has gathered many feathers in her cap during her decades of service to West Michigan. This month, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has added another. Wolters has become the [...]

• Posted on August 22, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Our Meijer Scholarship Awards

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship program is awarding $315,000 in scholarships this year, furthering the college education of 120 Meijer team members and their children. The competitive scholarship program, which is administered [...]

• Posted on August 20, 2013 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Four Community Foundation Grants Awarded

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently awarded $385,000 to four local nonprofits. The awards range from $25,000 to $150,000 and are aimed to improve neighborhoods, health, engagement and the environment of Kent County. Habitat for Humanity of [...]