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Event to bolster opportunities for underrepresented construction companies
A nonprofit that helps underrepresented contractors thrive in the construction industry will host an event that helps create meaningful partnerships between buyers and underrepresented construction companies.
Assistance dog nonprofit planning $9.5 million facility renovation
The improvements focus on five major areas: modernized training facilities, improved ADA accessibility, an upgraded veterinary clinic, a new Canine Village, and renovated breeding and foster puppy spaces.
Diaper Day to support young parents
Diaper Day provides diapers and wipes to young parents aged 13-24 who are pregnant or parenting.
Renovated building provides teen moms with housing and resources
The community is invited to an open house and ribbon-cutting celebration on May 15 from 7 to 10 a.m., with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.
Elementary students cultivate skills in school garden
The activity taught students about gardening techniques, environmental stewardship, and the importance of fresh, locally-grown produce.
Free luncheon to highlight impact of senior food support services
The annual More Than a Meal Luncheon is a chance to learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has on the lives of seniors in Kent and Allegan counties.
Chipping for Charity to raise funds for nonprofit
The Chipping for Charity golf outing includes an 18-hole, four-person scramble with contests like longest putt, longest drive, and closest to the pin.
New Philanthropy Director to enhance refugee support
In this role, Hawkins will spearhead REC's fundraising efforts, forging partnerships and securing resources to support the organization's mission of empowering West Michigan refugee children, their families, and their schools.
Summer program provides youth with career experience and skills training
The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
Nonprofit to host Westminster- Kentucky Derby-themed event
The first-ever Hats & Hounds fundraiser on May 14 will mix the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and The Kentucky Derby.
Nonprofit creates housing affordability dashboard
The first-of-its-kind dashboard is available to all Kent County residents and reports on homeownership and rental housing affordability, homelessness, and equity.
Nonprofit to establish centralized veterinary clinic, headquarters in Walker
The facility will merge three small existing CSNIP clinics in Grand Rapids and Fruitport and offer an expanded range of high-volume, reduced-cost veterinary services for financially challenged pet owners throughout 10 West Michigan counties.
Award-winning chefs unite to create four-course meal
American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.
GMA's Ginger Zee teams with West Michigan mental health nonprofit
ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee teamed up with the Hudsonville-based nonprofit Still I Run to participate in the March 2024 United Airlines NYC Half marathon.
Foundation to host workshop series for small businesses and nonprofit leaders
The Cascade Community Foundation (CCF), in partnership with Mary Free Bed YMCA, Cascade Township, and additional community sponsors, has launched the Enterprise Workshop Series.
Nonprofit honors attorney with volunteer award
Home Repair Services of Kent County, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable Kent County homeowners, is honoring Allyson Terpsma with its Abe DeVries Volunteer Award.
Coffee with a purpose coming to Lowell
Be Café, a nonprofit that provides meaningful employment to people with intellectual disabilities, will open its newest location in Lowell.
Assistance dog nonprofit appoints four new board members
Paws With A Cause, a Wayland-based nonprofit that custom-trains assistance dogs, announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors.
Grand Rapids to host inaugural Asian International Leadership Summit
Themed "Casting the Vision," the event was created to champion diversity, foster community spirit, and showcase Asian leadership in various sectors.
Early childhood nonprofit welcomes new board members
First Steps Kent, a nonprofit working with parents, service providers, funders, advocates, and other stakeholders to build a comprehensive early childhood system in Kent County, announced the addition of five new board members.