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  • Partners in Community, spring/summer 2024
    Partners in Community, spring/summer 2024
    The spring/summer issue of PARTNERS in community, a magazine by Grand Rapids Community Foundation, is here for you to read and enjoy! Our "How We Give" series continues with donor partner and Metz Legacy Society [...]
  • Support for Students: Scholarships and much more
    Support for Students: Scholarships and much more
    As a community foundation, we strive for a vibrant community where all people can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. We believe education is a key that unlocks these possibilities. In recent [...]
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  • PARTNERS in community, Winter 2019

    Posted on December 19, 2019

    PARTNERS in community, Winter 2019
    Grand Rapids Community Foundation's recent issue of PARTNERS in community is ready for you to read and enjoy! This winter we are excited to bring you stories of the various ways our partners are engaged [...]
  • 2018-2019 Annual Report

    Posted on December 09, 2019

    2018-2019 Annual Report
    Among the greatest gifts we receive at Grand Rapids Community Foundation are stories from partners like you. Stories of how your experiences have shaped your life. Stories of why you give of your time, [...]
  • The Spirit of Giving: One-Time vs. Recurring Gifts

    Posted on November 20, 2019

    The Spirit of Giving: One-Time vs. Recurring Gifts
    The end of the year is filled with the spirit of giving and Giving Tuesday is the unofficial start to the giving season. During this time, giving can take many forms. Grand Rapids Community Foundation [...]
  • Creating a Legacy of Service

    Posted on October 21, 2019

    Creating a Legacy of Service
    Selma Tucker wants his gifts of time, talent and treasure to help people build better lives Selma Tucker arrived in Grand Rapids by way of Grand Valley State University. As a young man living in [...]
  • Gift in Partnership with Professional Advisors

    Posted on October 01, 2019

    Gift in Partnership with Professional Advisors
    The end of the year is a great time for reflection. Did I spend enough time enjoying the Michigan outdoors? Were old and new relationships made stronger as the busy event season descends upon us? [...]
  • 40 Years (and Counting) of Faith and Love

    Posted on August 13, 2019

    40 Years (and Counting) of Faith and Love
    Karen Kania and Peg McClure plan to create a fund to focused on addressing basic needs Karen Kania and Peg McClure both grew up in the Grand Rapids area. They come from similar backgrounds and [...]
  • PARTNERS in community, Summer 2019

    Posted on July 17, 2019

    PARTNERS in community, Summer 2019
    Grand Rapids Community Foundation's recent issue of PARTNERS in community is ready for you to read and enjoy! This summer we are excited to bring you stories of youth engagement. Below you will find links [...]
  • Organizing Your Estate: A Simple First Step

    Posted on June 17, 2019

    Organizing Your Estate: A Simple First Step
    When you hear the term "estate planning" do you feel slightly intimidated? You're not alone! Many people feel that it is only for those with complicated assets or law degrees. The truth is, estate planning [...]
  • Youth Grant Committee Partners to Benefit Youth

    Posted on June 03, 2019

    Youth Grant Committee Partners to Benefit Youth
    Each year a diverse team of high schoolers works together to impact the community by serving on our Youth Grant Committee. They recently celebrated the culmination of their year by announcing $50,000 in grant partnerships [...]
  • A Legacy of Love and Belonging

    Posted on May 28, 2019

    A Legacy of Love and Belonging
    Sandy Ward plans to create a scholarship fund to honor her late husband’s passion for the arts When Sandy Ward's late husband, Cedric, was in the fourth grade, his teacher, Norma Brink, invited him to [...]