Renewed Support for Teen Arts + Tech
In April of 2022, the Steelcase Foundation renewed support for West Michigan Center for Art and Technology’s Teen Arts + Tech program with a $150,000 three-year grant. Teen Arts +…
Improving Economic Opportunities Through JobStart
In July of 2020, Steepletown Neighborhood Services received $100,000 over two years ($50,000 annually) to continue JobStart, a program that provides economic opportunities for disconnected young adults – and especially…
Improving Math and Science Outcomes through STEM Education
In July of 2020, STEM Greenhouse received a $90,000 grant distributed over three years to continue afterschool STEM programming. The academic enrichment program provides STEM exposure as well as mentoring,…
Empowering Parents Impacting Children
In July of 2020, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC), a Grand Rapids early childhood education center, received a $520,000 renewal grant ($260,000 annually for two years ) in support of…
Increasing Opportunities through Promise Zone Scholarships
In July of 2020, the Steelcase Foundation approved a grant of $250,000 over two years to the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority to provide two years of full tuition and…
IFF Early Learning Center Coming to Grand Rapids
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.…
Can you Imagine? A Future Filled with Hope!
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…
Suicide Prevention Education in Limestone County Schools
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…
West Michigan Leadership Academy visits Steelcase Learning and Innovation Center
In June, the Steelcase Foundation hosted the West Michigan Leadership Academy’s second cohort of school principals for three days of intensive professional learning and collaboration around equity, leading transformation, and…
Comprehensive Health Care Navigation at HQ
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…