At the Steelcase Foundation, we envision Kent County, Michigan as a place where everyone’s inherent brilliance can shine and all people can participate, grow, and flourish. Over the next two…
In January of 2026, the work of Shirley Arill, a family leader in the Investment in Families Initiative, was featured in West Michigan Woman Magazine. Below is her incredible story.…
On January 26, the Steelcase Foundation has named Dr. Anissa L. Eddie director of foundation-led initiatives, where she will lead partnerships to influence, drive, and support larger-scale social change to…
The Steelcase Foundation is excited to share our Year 1 Impact Report and video for the Investment in Families Initiative, which reveals the powerful impact of centering families in the…
In 2024, the Steelcase Foundation launched the Investment in Families Initiative, a 10-year participatory research project in partnership with a cohort of 30 family leaders in Kent County, MI, aimed…
In 2024, The Other Way Ministries received a three-year $195,000 grant to support its Little Lights Program, which provides high-quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education for low-income children ages 0-4, and holistic supports for their family. Hear from executive director Scott Bloem as he shares his insights into this program
In 2024, Streams of Hope received a three-year $90,000 grant to support its StreamsU, Tutoring, and SWAG multi-generational programming. Hear from Executive Director Kurtis Kaechele, as he shares his insights…
We're excited to share our thought partner for the Children and Families Summit, Capita, has launched a groundbreaking new series, Unifying Family Policy, to offer a bold new vision for…
Since 2023, the Steelcase Foundation has supported Legal Services Alabama's John Lewis Fellowship which trains recent law graduates for careers in public interest law and social justice work. In January,…
From the Steelcase Foundation May 2025 Newsletter