In October, IFF, a mission-driven lender, developer, and real estate consultant, received $125,000 to support the creation of a high-quality early learning center on the southeast side of Grand Rapids.…

In October, Degáge Ministries, a Grand Rapids nonprofit dedicated to serving homeless and low-income individuals facing hardship, received $200,000 toward its Can You Imagine? A Future Filled With Hope! capital…

In October, Crisis Services of North Alabama, received $13,026 over two years ($6,513 annually) to provide suicide prevention education to approximately 1,800 students and staff in Limestone County Schools. The…

Since 2015, HQ has provided a safe space and critical resources to homeless and runaway youth in Grand Rapids, with a vision of ending the cycle of homelessness through early…

Since 2015, the Steelcase Foundation has supported the Grand Rapids Urban League’s (GRUL) Sowing Opportunity Now (SON) program, a workforce-based program targeting young men of color ages 16-28. The program…

In July, the Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project received a $100,000 grant to support its Ignite the Movement Vision Campaign, which will help Nehemiah to secure its permanent home at the…

The Steelcase Foundation recently awarded several grants to prevent and respond to homelessness in the Grand Rapids area. In the short-term, response strategies are needed to address immediate community needs…

Last fall, Kentwood Public School (KPS) launched a two-year Parent Academy pilot to provide language and educational programming to the parents of the 1,800+ English language learner (ELL) students in…

The Literacy Center of West Michigan was founded in 1986, and modeled on the “each one, teach one” tutoring philosophy, which designs activities around the learner’s individual needs. As the…

In its 21-year history, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (GRCM) has welcomed over 3.5 million guests and invited young children and their hosts to engage in hands-on learning and exploration…