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The event will feature custom trucks, family activities, food vendors, live entertainment, truck pulls, and a concert by country music artist Adam Sanders, winner of the CBS and Paramount+ music competition series The Road.

The public is invited to donate on through July 31.

The West Michigan provider currently serves 2,800 patients across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties.

The event has raised more than $10,000 annually to help fund the training and placement of custom-trained assistance dogs, provided completely free of charge to clients.

What began as a personal challenge evolved into a broader mission centered on accessibility, independence, and inclusion. 

The initiative, part of the national America250 effort commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, empowers students to create original content exploring the nation’s past, present, and future through community-driven storytelling and youth perspectives.

The hub is a community-centered space dedicated to uplifting youth voices, fostering creativity, and strengthening cultural connections in Grand Rapids’ Burton Heights neighborhood.

The organization provides out-of-school-time programs, college and career readiness initiatives, and opportunities such as free overnight camping experiences.

Hodge is an award-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur who is currently starring as Alex Cross in Prime Video’s Cross. His work spans major film and television projects, including One Night in Miami…, Black Adam and Straight Outta Compton.

Celebrate Trails Day is a national movement that highlights the importance of trails in supporting public health, connection, and quality of life.

The nonprofit is committed to providing a nutritious midday meal to Muskegon Maritime Academy for the remainder of the school year.

The funding will sustain six tutoring positions serving more than 150 Kentwood students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Beyond his NFL accomplishments with the Lions, Bears, and Falcons, Kramer is recognized for his powerful journey toward hope.

The event will include dinner, an open bar, and live music by MexiCuba.

The partnership will provide free training opportunities across Michigan, equipping individuals with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to respond quickly during sudden cardiac arrest.

The collaboration will be celebrated with a taproom fundraising event Feb. 28.

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.