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Posted on September 25, 2018 – Posted by:

Hurricane Florence: How to Help

In early September, Hurricane Florence caused severe damage to the Carolinas and Virginia. In parts of South Carolina, water floods the streets, in some areas as high as 10 feet, causing many residents to evacuate [...]
Posted on July 05, 2018 – Posted by:

Conversation with Linsey Gleason: Estate Planning Expert

On June 13, we were honored to have Linsey Gleason, partner in the Estate Planning Practice Team at Varnum, join us for a Facebook live session on estate planning. Like many things in life, the video did not go exactly [...]
Posted on June 05, 2018 – Posted by:

Love & Legacy

Be a good person. Do great work. Have an impact. These are principles Chad Zagel and Ellie Frey Zagel live by and ultimately hope to be remembered for. Their estate plan is one of many ways [...]
Posted on May 29, 2018 – Posted by:

Organizing Your Legacy

Organizing your estate plan is an act of love for your family and your community. We know that the task can seem daunting when you begin to consider how many details there are to track [...]
Posted on May 21, 2018 – Posted by:

Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Do Good Through Planned Giving

The most common way to leave a gift at the end of your life is through a simple bequest in your will. But if the idea of a gift from your will conjures up visions [...]
Posted on April 04, 2018 – Posted by:

It’s Not About the Stuff; It’s about the People You Love

Last year in a special edition of Current we featured a story from Lisa Rose, a friend of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Her story below reminds all of us that estate planning and planned giving is an [...]
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 [...]
Posted on January 19, 2018 – Posted by:

Foster Grandparents: Older Adults and Students Help Each Other Succeed

“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]