Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project
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…
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…
On October 15, the Steelcase Foundation celebrated the launch of the Kent District Library’s (KDL) new Bookmobile with Steelcase employees at Steelcase’s Grand Rapids Business Center. The Bookmobile will allow…
First Steps Kent’s (FSK) vision is that every young child will enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life. Through its work with early childhood partners,…
On November 26, Covenant House Michigan - Grand Rapids (CHMGR) opened its doors to 12 young men, welcoming its first cohort to the newly built space. Through a $4.5 million…
When non-profits talk about community organizing efforts, the purposes can seem vague. What does it look like to build capacity in people? How does engagement actually happen? What does system…
Steelcase has a long history of supporting Heart of West Michigan United Way (HWMUW). Last year, with some help from the Steelcase Foundation, Steelcase Inc.’s United Way campaign raised $1,132,719,…