Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently welcomed four new trustees.

Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and live music to celebrate and explore the past, present, and future of Black philanthropy in greater Grand Rapids.

The competition invites students ages 13 to 18 across the U.S. to create a short film (up to three minutes) using only mobile devices.

The nonprofit offers free play therapy sessions, community-based workshops, school partnerships, camps, and special events to support children facing trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, and other emotional hurdles.

The planned change in operational control is designed to preserve and strengthen program’s mission, services, and legacy.

The event showcases and supports minority-owned businesses and highlights international cuisine.

Crystal’s assistance dogs have been placed with clients across West Michigan and in 30 states nationwide.

The honors were presented during the 2025 West Michigan Works! annual board meeting.

The achievement is held by only 17 communities nationwide.

The event brings a night of acoustic music to West Michigan while raising vital funds for the organization’s addiction recovery programs.

The council is open to high school students who are passionate about digital media, storytelling, or career exploration.

In the last four weeks, shoppers have come by to purchase hundreds of items, and residents have made more than 350 donation drop-offs.  

The regional philanthropic movement was created to strengthen local nonprofits through collaboration, innovation, and collective giving.

This Thanksgiving morning tradition invites families, neighbors, friends, and pets to run or walk to the finish line on November 27.

The winning essay will advance for further judging at the state, divisional and national levels for scholarship awards.

More than two dozen local nonprofits are participating in holiday giving efforts this year.

The evening will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Andi Owen, CEO and owner of MillerKnoll, moderated by Tiffany Eubanks-Saunders, Head of Diverse Segments and Private Bank Business at Bank of America.

The appointment follows a rigorous, nationwide search for a leader of the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the country.

Guests attending the open houses will enjoy interactive stations, games, activities for all ages, food, and guided tours of the upgraded campus.

Residents who wish to donate, volunteer, or support the expanded effort are encouraged to reach out.