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  • Partners in Community, winter 2024
    Partners in Community, winter 2024
    Discover the latest issue of PARTNERS in community! Welcoming LaSandra Gaddy as Grand Rapids Community Foundation's new president and CEO, our winter edition features inspiring stories on wellness investments, insights from Our Mental Health Collective, [...]
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  • Lessons for Supporting Community-Led Change

    Posted on July 08, 2023

    Lessons for Supporting Community-Led Change
    Local philanthropy has the power to support community-led change. To make this a reality, many of our partners are eager to learn how to advance equity through their giving. This is especially true for many [...]
  • Partners in Community, summer 2023

    Posted on June 22, 2023

    Partners in Community, summer 2023
    Relationships are the driving force behind the impact we have and will continue to make together. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation explores various kinds of partnerships that make our [...]
  • Remembering David Frey

    Posted on June 20, 2023

    Remembering David Frey
    We honor the memory of David Frey, a committed philanthropist whose legacy will endure for generations. David’s passion for Grand Rapids was evident in his volunteerism and leadership. In 2005, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded [...]
  • New reasons to give from your IRA

    Posted on May 02, 2023

    New reasons to give from your IRA
    Transfer up to $100,000 from your individual retirement account annually — tax-free! Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact, maximize your tax benefits and leave a legacy for your loved ones? [...]
  • Remembering Ken Betz

    Posted on April 18, 2023

    Remembering Ken Betz
    We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Ken Betz, a beloved partner and friend of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. For many years, Ken Betz put his heart into giving back. A humble and [...]
  • Partners in Community, spring 2023

    Posted on March 30, 2023

    Partners in Community, spring 2023
    As we enter a new era of innovation and service, it is more important than ever to recognize the power of partnership and collaboration. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, we explore new ways [...]
  • Remembering Rená Guttrich

    Posted on November 07, 2022

    Remembering Rená Guttrich
    With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Rená Guttrich. The memory of her warmth and light will be cherished deeply by her friends and colleagues. “We will miss her smile, positive attitude and fun [...]