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Nonprofit hosts Gobble Wobble Fun Run
Community members and dogs are invited to run, walk, or wobble to the finish line.
YMCA hosts record-breaking Thanksgiving food drive for families
The food drive provided full holiday meals to 100 local families this year, up from 77 in 2023.
Thanksgiving meal available to the community
The event is free and open to anyone seeking food, shelter or fellowship.
Businesses to be honored for trust and ethics
The event celebrates ethical businesses and nonprofits who have gone above and beyond to help those in their communities.
Community compassion powers annual turkey drop
The goal is to collect more than 5,000 frozen turkeys that can be distributed to those in need throughout West Michigan.
Dinner to feature award-winning executive and leadership expert
As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and co-president of United Latinas, Saldana brings over 20 years of global executive experience from her work with Fortune 500 companies in Mexico and the U.S.
Nonprofit increases accessibility with relocation
The move marks a significant step in the nonprofit’s commitment to providing high-quality programs and resources for adults seeking to learn English language literacy.
Arts and education nonprofit names new Executive Director
He is a Grand Rapids native with nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership.
Event aims to raise $250,000 and spark 100,000 acts of kindness
Grand Rapids Giving Day will focus on "philanthropreneurship," a movement combining business skills with social impact to create sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Sports complex breaks ground on expansion
Construction is slated for completion in October 2025.
Volunteers needed to deliver emergency meals ahead of winter
The emergency meals provide seniors in need with nutrition in the event that inclement weather interrupts their regular meal delivery.
New podcast to highlight nonprofit work
The podcast will explore the challenges, successes, and unique missions of local and regional nonprofits.
Nonprofit vet clinic to open in Walker
The facility will consolidate three smaller clinics into one centralized location, doubling its capacity to provide reduced-cost veterinary care to financially challenged pet owners across 10 West Michigan counties.
Frontline employees across West Michigan to be recognized
The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.
Nonprofit to host 10th annual culinary showdown
A signature fundraising experience celebrating culinary artistry and the power of community, this year’s event will take place at the Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW in Grand Rapids.
Nonprofit providing support to teen moms celebrates a decade of hope, hosts gala
A nonprofit that provides support and resources to teen moms will host its Illuminate Hope Gala to commemorate 10 years of transformative work.
Riverfront concert to support mental health awareness and homelessness prevention
The riverfront concert will unite local musicians and the community to support two vital causes: mental health awareness and homelessness prevention.
Engage in National Literacy Month with Wine & Words
The event will be held in the backyard of Lion Rock Manor, owned by Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, featuring an evening of wine and food, word games, and networking.
Nonprofit breaks ground on $9.5 million HQ renovation
The renovations to its headquarters will help serve more clients with disabilities through custom-trained assistance dogs.