Entrepreneur awards $170K to 18 Nonprofits
From left to right: Michelle Covington, Chris Sain Jr., Ryan VerWys | Photo courtesy of Chris Sain Jr.
Philanthropist and finance entrepreneur Chris Sain Jr. hosted a community giveback event on July 30 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, awarding more than $170,000 to 18 nonprofit organizations serving the greater Grand Rapids community.
“Grand Rapids has organizations doing extraordinary work every day, feeding families, mentoring young people, creating housing opportunities, improving health outcomes, and opening doors to brighter futures. These donations are more than financial gifts. They’re an investment in the people who are investing in our communities,” said Sain.
The organizations were selected based on their impact in providing critical support across the greater Grand Rapids community in areas including human services, housing, youth services and education.
The organizations receiving funding include:
Baxter Community Center
Dream K.I.M Speaks
Dreams Take Work
ICCF Community Homes
Lifequest Urban Outreach Center
LINC Up
Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders
Grand Stand Pictures
Mosaic Film Experience
Muse ED
New Destiny Pathways, Inc.
Realism is Loyalty
The Midwest Tech Project
The Delta Project
United Methodist Community House
Urban League of West Michigan
West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology
WPRR Inc.
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Sain has built a viral following for his finance expertise and is the first Black finance creator to host a show from the New York Stock Exchange.
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