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• Posted on October 17, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  Threat to the Charitable Tax Deduction

  Over the years, I have either participated in or witnessed the "great debate" around why people give to causes and various nonprofit organizations. Recently, I had a lively conversation on Facebook with a woman who…

• Posted on September 15, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  I love our donors!

  This past Monday we hosted our annual Metz Legacy Society Luncheon at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College. In a word, it was fabulous! Metz members are those generous donors who have indicated that…

• Posted on August 10, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  Penny Wise?

  I recently had a friendly debate with a woman on Facebook about whether tax incentives really matter when it comes to charitable giving. My summary of the discussion was "it doesn't hurt!" The headline for…

• Posted on August 10, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Awards $269,500 in New Grants

  Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $269,500 in grants aiming to promote social enrichment, civic engagement and healthy ecosystems. John Ball Zoological Society was awarded $150,000 toward its $12 million fundraising effort to…

• Posted on July 28, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  Outraged!

  I am outraged! I have to say that after the horrific murders that occurred two weeks ago in Grand Rapids, I have yet to submit a positive GR6 six word entry that one would expect…

• Posted on July 13, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  There are no words . . .

  that can adequately express our sorrow and concern six days after the horrific tragedy where 7 people were killed in the Grand Rapids community at the hand of a very troubled person. I cannot simply…

• Posted on June 30, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  Hey Grand Rapidians! We need to love ourselves more!

  I have so much I want to write about but I have so little time! However, I want to take a moment to comment about the great column that Tommy Allen wrote in today's (June…

• Posted on June 24, 2011 – Posted by: Amanda St. Pierre

  Community Foundation Awards $644,400 in College Scholarships

  When a family’s annual income is $30,000 or less, the cost for a year of post-secondary education can be staggering. Grand Rapids Community Foundation believes education beyond high school is a key element to…

• Posted on June 22, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Philanthropy Supports Local Summer Youth Employment

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation is helping local youth gain valuable work experience this summer with the help of a $400,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The Community Foundation was awarded this grant to…

• Posted on June 17, 2011 – Posted by: Diana Sieger

  #grcollegebound

  For those who follow Twitter you know that the hash tag connected to a phrase or word is an identifier for collecting like "tweets" for a particular topic. For those who haven't experienced Twitter, well…

• Posted on June 15, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Helps put Students on the Path to College

  $4.5m expected to be poured into GRPS schools over next ten years for college pathways coordinator, math/literacy coaches Additional $3m annually expected to be granted for college scholarships June 15, 2011--Signifying the beginning of…

• Posted on June 14, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Grants: Civil Liberties, Bike Bridges, Housing Rehab, Summer Interns, Hispanic Business Development and Fish Streams

  Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $454,500 in grants to nonprofits in Kent County that will have impact on people in all corners of the community. American Civil Liberties Union Fund of…