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PUBLISHER John H. Zwarensteyn: jzwarensteyn@geminipub.com EDITOR Carole Valade: cvalade@grbj.com MANAGING EDITOR Tim Gortsema: tgortsema@grbj.com COPY EDITOR Tom Mitsos: tmitsos@grbj.com DIGITAL EDITOR Chris Ehrlich: cehrlich@grbj.com STAFF REPORTERS Justin Dawes: jdawes@grbj.com Danielle Nelson: dnelson@grbj.com Rachel Watson: rwatson@grbj.com Ehren Wynder: ewynder@grbj.com STATE LEGISLATIVE REPORTER Capital News Service: freedma5@msu.edu CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jeffrey Gitomer, Paul A. Hense, Brian Long, Bill Roth, Ardon Schambers NEW MEDIA, DESIGN & PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Sommerfeld: ssommerfeld@geminipub.com
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BUSINESS & PHILANTHROPY — BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES Message from Publisher John Zwarensteyn and President, AFPWM Catherine G. Rogg, CFRE
NONPROFIT PROFILES (All information in the profiles was provided by the Nonprofits and Foundations) 20 Alzheimer’s Association — Greater Michigan Chapter 22 Catholic Central High School
LISTS 7 Top Area Estate Planners
24 Clark Retirement Foundation 26 D.A. Blodgett — St. John’s
9 Top Area Foundations
28 Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
10 Top Area Foundations
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AFP Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan Chapter
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12 2017 AFP Honorees
36 Holland Rescue Mission
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13 2017 AFP Honorees
38 IKUS Life Enrichment Services
14 A Purpose Driven Life: A Heart for Servanthood
40 John Ball Zoo Society
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16 AFP Feature Story: Transforming Communities through Capacity Building
44 Mary Free Bed
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18 AFP Member List
48 Metro Health Hospital Foundation
19 AFP Member List
50 Salvation Army of Kent County
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30 Emmanuel Hospice 32 GRCC Foundation 34 Guiding Light
42 Kent District Library 46 Mel Trotter Ministries
52 Samaritas
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HE GIVING GUIDE, published annually by West Michigan’s business leaders are passionate the Grand Rapids Business Journal, is a about philanthropy and serving human needs. That partnership with the West Michigan Chapter passion ranges from the financial contributions by of Association of Fundraising Professionals individuals and area corporations to the thousands (AFP). It highlights local nonprofits, the region’s fundof dedicated employees who volunteer an incredible raising professionals and connects the needs of West amount of time, beyond the daily 8-5 workday. They Michigan’s not-for-profit organizations with busiserve as board members, mentors, advisors, workness community resources. Inside the Giving Guide, ers, patrons and fundraisers. All are engaged as posimeet the award winners recognized at the National tive change agents. Philanthropy is an expense, yes, Philanthropy Day Awards, Nov. 15, at the Amway but it also is an investment that provides benefits for Grand Plaza Hotel. It is a keepsake reference. businesses, their employees and the communities in The Business Journal supports the goals of which they operate. JOHN ZWARENSTEYN National Philanthropy Day (NPD). It allows us to Nonprofits play a huge role in meeting critical reflect on the meaning of charitable giving and philanthropy, and the needs in the region. The Giving Guide showcases their goals and misendless daily contributions made by individuals and organizations to sions, progress, governance and current initiatives. We believe you will benefit countless causes and missions. By highlighting the many the be impressed and gratified by the truly amazing collection of organizaNPD award winners, we help create an environment that builds strontions contained in these pages. They work tirelessly to make our region ger communities in which local businesses thrive. This will, in turn, a better place. Grand Rapids Business Journal is proud to partner with support the health and well-being of our area service agencies, charities, these organizations, and we encourage you to read, learn, act ... and to arts organizations, health resources and other beneficial organizations repeat often! ... and improve lives. We believe in building stronger communities. If you are looking We are only as strong as our “weakest links,” and connecting area for new ideas and ways to engage, we hope you find your place, inside needs with available resources is where the power of our GRBJ audience this edition of the GRBJ Giving Guide as a driver of positive community is key. The Giving Guide is an essential tool for area nonprofits to comchange — to help create a stronger community. We all exist in this life to municate their missions and goals, to seek volunteers and donations serve others. So whether you are a leader, donor, supporter, volunteer, and, most importantly, to share their accomplishments. It helps those doer or observer, there is always so much more to do! who are unsure how to give, who to give to, what to give or how much to — John Zwarensteyn give. The Guide contains helpful information and “how to” articles and Publisher, GRBJ is a valuable resource throughout the year.
THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY IT’S TRANSFORMATIONAL
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HIS GUIDE WAS the brainchild of the Grand Rapids Business Journal and several Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan chapter board members three years ago. It is a showcase and celebration of a small portion of agencies that work to transform lives in West Michigan, and we are proud to be a part of it. From animal rescue to animal assisted intervention, child services to cultural programs, education to the environment, health to human services and so much more, the agencies in our greater West Michigan community and the philanthropists that support them make an immense difference in enhancing the world around us. We all give of ourselves in different ways; as donors, as employees, as fundraisers, as volun-
teers, as event attendees, as board members, as executive directors — and we work together to effect change, one step at a time. This Giving Guide features many of the organizations that affect our community and enrich our lives and those of our neighbors. National Philanthropy Day is a perfect time to share this publication as we honor the philanthropic work of people, foundations and businesses that invest in making positive change happen. We are pleased and proud to be a part of this collaboration and hope it continues for many years to come.
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— Catherine G. Rogg, CFRE President, AFPWM Development Director, Paws With A Cause GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL 2017 GIVING GUIDE 5
Congratulations Marcie Hillary, recipient of the 2017 Benjamin Franklin Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award
Do you know what drives me to fundraise for Hospice of Michigan? Some people may think that raising money to support end of life care is difďŹ cult. Others may simply not understand the need. To me, the answer is clear. It’s about balance and honoring the value of life. I believe that for every effort in the pursuit of a cure, we owe it to ourselves to provide a balanced effort of time, energy and resources toward those patients who will not be cured of their illness, but who clearly deserve excellence, innovation and comfort in end of life care. I do this to make sure my Grand Rapids community can live life to the fullest.
Marcie Hillary VP, Community Relations 888-247-5701 www.hom.org
Top Area Estate Planners RANKED BY NUMBER OF WEST MICHIGAN ESTATE CLIENTS IN 2016 No. of W. Mich. estate planners
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Douglas A. Dozeman
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37
868
27,082
Estate planning and settlement, representation of family offices, family business and succession planning, private foundations and tax-exempt organizations, probate litigation
Gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns; asset protection; client extranets providing 24/7 document access; expert witness engagements and family cottage planning and prenuptial agreements
2 The Law Offices of David L. Carrier PC
David L. Carrier
5
42
763
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Estate planning, elder law, real estate, small business
Probate and trust administration, Medicaid planning, trust funding
3 Varnum LLP
David E. Khorey Thomas G. Kyros
15
15
756
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Business succession planning, personal trust services, cottage law, family office services, probate and tax litigation
Fiduciary services, income and transfer tax return preparation
Craig A. Mutch
11
11
622
22,568
Closely held business and family business succession planning, gift and estate taxation, elder law and special needs trusts, probate litigation and complex charitable plans
International estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, vacation home planning and family office
Raymond C. Schultz
8
4
500
8,000
Charitable and business planning, family foundation, special needs issues
Corporate and business planning, litigation, real estate, family law, transactional
Douglas A. Donnell Ross A. Leisman Ronald M. Redick
13
9
445
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Elder law, succession planning for family businesses, estate and gift tax planning, charitable planning, guardianships, conservatorships, probate litigation, probate and trust administration
Generation transfer planning, asset allocation and protection planning
7 Verspoor Waalkes PC
Edward J. Talen
3
3
338
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Probate, estate planning, contested probate litigation, estate tax planning, business succession planning
Business/corporate law, family law, collections, construction liens, general civil litigation
8 Ada Law Center
Lawrence Wilson
2
3
275
2400
Estate settlement, probate and trust administration, estate planning, probate litigation, real estate
Business law, special needs trust, power of attorney, living trust, probate court litigation
9 Bolhouse Baar & Hofstee PC
Mark D. Hofstee
2
2
204
3504
Medicaid planning, elder law, probate, estate Business law, family law, real administration estate, collections, personal injury, nonprofits
10 Rhoades McKee PC
Paul A. McCarthy
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6
203
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Probate admin, litigation, estate and tax planning, wealth and business succession planning, planning for elderly and disabled
Business and corporate, tax, health care, real estate, family law, and commercial litigation
Tim Alles
3
3
189
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Estate planning, elder law, special needs, VA benefits, Medicaid planning
Real property, business planning
John R. Grant
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2
150
2800
Business and corporate matters, probate/ trust administration
Real estate, litigation
13 Plachta Murphy & Associates PC
Brian J. Plachta Miles J. Murphy III
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3
130
950.62
Business law, family law, elder law, estate planning, divorce
Social Security benefits, veteran benefits, real estate transactions, tax resolution
14 Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
James B. Doezema
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1
120
2,077
Business succession planning, family business Trust and estate administration, planning, charitable planned giving, gift tax trust and estate litigation planning, trust and estate administration
15 Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
William W Jack Jr. Kevin B. Even Jaron J. Nyhof
10
6
108
1,080
Family business and succession planning, special needs trusts, tax planning, trust and estate administration, probate litigation
Managing partner(s) 1 Warner Norcross & Judd
111 Lyon St. NW, 900 Fifth Third Center Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 752-2492 f 752-2500 wnj.com
4965 East Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids 49525 p (616) 361-8400 f 363-0767 davidcarrierlaw.com
333 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids 49504 p (616) 336-6000 f 336-7000 varnumlaw.com
4 Miller Johnson
45 Ottawa Ave. SW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 831-1700 f 831-1701 millerjohnson.com
5 Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos PC
40 Pearl St. NW, fifth floor Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 254-8400 kreisenderle.com
6 Mika Meyers PLC
900 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 632-8000 f 632-8002 mikameyers.com 40 Pearl St. NW, Suite 1020 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 459-6100 f 459-2102 vwlst.com 6440 E. Fulton St. Ada 49301 p (616) 676-3852 f 676-3852 adalawcenter.com 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville 49418 p (616) 531-7711 f 531-7757 bolhouselaw.com
55 Campau Ave. NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 235-3500 f 459-5102 rhoadesmckee.com
11 Alles Law
5070 Cascade Road SE, Suite 100 Grand Rapids 49546 p (616) 365-5055 alleslaw.com
12 McShane & Bowie PLC
99 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 732-5000 f 732-5099 msblaw.com 124 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 458-3994 f 458-2410 pmalawpc.com
1700 East Beltline Ave. NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids 49525 p (616) 726-2200 f 726-2299 fosterswift.com 100 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 774-8000 f 774-2461 shrr.com
No. of W. Mich. estate W. Mich. estate clients planning billable 2016 hours in 2016 Attorney or group subspecialties
Additional companion services
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Membership has it privileges—it also affords you many opportunities to grow within the profession and in your career. The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan Chapter provides a wealth of programs, education and experiences to fundraising practitioners. Many of our members take advantage of them regularly… Shouldn’t you? For more information and to become a member, please visit www.afpwm.org.
Highlights of membership include: • Code of Ethical Principles and Standards all members are accountable to • Professional networking • Job listings and e-newsletter communications • Access to toolkits, resources and online templates • Discounts to certification opportunities • Discounts to numerous workshops, programs and international conferences • Discounts to National Philanthropy Day Celebration • Free “members only” holiday luncheon • Free “members only” mentoring program
AFPWM positively impacts our philanthropic community by connecting and educating people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising.
Top Area Foundations RANKED BY 2016 ASSETS
Foundation chair
2016 assets
2015 assets
2016 contributions
2015 contributions Areas of foundation interest
Ramón Murguía
$9.27B
$8.25B
$321.56M
$296.21M
Education and learning, food, health and well-being, family economic security, community engagement, racial equity, leadership
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative, Urban Core Collective, LINC Community Revitalization, city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College, The SOURCE, Strong Beginnings/Spectrum Health, West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology
Specific programs supported
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation 1 Michigan Ave. E. Battle Creek 49017 p (269) 968-1611 f 968-0413 wkkf.org
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Kalamazoo Community Foundation 402 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo 49007 p (269) 381-4416 kalfound.org
Si Johnson
$471.98M
$426.31M
$14.22M
$15.94M
Equity and education across multiple sectors
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Barnabas Foundation 601 Three Mile Road NW, Suite 200 Grand Rapids 49544 p (616) 956-1232 f 956-3440 barnabasfoundation.com
James Bakke
$387M
$343M
$80M
$57M
Help Christians exercise biblical stewardship through gift planning to benefit charitable organizations
Estate and complex gift planning, planned giving education, charitable remainder trusts and gift annuities, Stewards Fund (donor advised), foundation assistance, church stewardship education
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Grand Rapids Community Foundation 185 Oakes St. SW. Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 454-1751 f 454-6455 grfoundation.org
$307M
$13.4M
$13.03M
Prosperity, environment, health, engagement, neighborhoods and education
Dwelling Place, First Steps Kent, Grand Rapids Public Schools, KConnect, Kent School Services Network, Land Conservancy of West Michigan, Local First Educational Foundation, Senior Neighbors
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Wege Foundation 99 Monroe Ave Suite 902 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 957-0480 f 957-0616 wegefoundation.org
$293.3M
$291.57M
$16.69M
$15.88M
Health, culture, environment, arts, education, community service
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Saint Mary's Hospital, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids Ballet, Grand Rapids Symphony, National Parks Conservation Association, West Catholic High School, Children's Assessment Center
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Fremont Area Community Foundation 4424 W. 48th St., P.O. Box B Fremont 49412 p (231) 924-5350 f 924-5391 facommunityfoundation.org
Lindsay Hager $222.66M
$215.58M
$8.44M
$8.23M
Community & economic development, education, natural resources, nonprofit sustainability, poverty to prosperity
Goal 2025, nonprofit capacity building, poverty alleviation to self-sufficiency
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Community Foundation for Muskegon County 425 W. Western Ave., Suite 200 Muskegon 49440 p (231) 722-4538 f 722-4616 cffmc.org
Susan Meston $195.85M
$190.2M
$10.63M
$22.54M
Performing arts, downtown Emergency needs, Frauenthal Center for the Arts redevelopment, environmental education and projects, racial diversity, healthy lifestyles
8
Frey Foundation 40 Pearl St. NW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 451-0303 f 451-8481 freyfdn.org
Mary Bennett $142.09M
$139.25M
$5.52M
$6.41M
Grants to nonprofit organizations Children and families, environment, building primarily in northern and West Michigan community and community arts for projects to enhance child development, protect natural resources, promote the arts and build community
9
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation 1 South Harbor Drive Grand Haven 49417 p (616) 842-6378 f 842-9518 ghacf.org
Tammy Bailey
$82.5M
$34.27M
$9.04M
Health, human services and capacity building, culture and diversity, economic and community betterment, environment, arts, education
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National Christian Foundation West Michigan 4670 E. Fulton St., Suite 204 Ada 49301 p (616) 957-4372 f 957-4378 nationalchristian.com/westmichigan
Randall $109.71M Veltkamp Jamison Kuiper Greg Markvluwer
$108.27M
$29.50M
$23.49M
Reaching and restoring through the love Recommend grants from Donor Advised Funds to of Christ by mobilizing resources and hundreds of 501(c)(3) organizations in West inspiring biblical generosity. Michigan and throughout the U.S.
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Doug & Maria DeVos Foundation P.O. Box 230257 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 643-4700 f 774-0116 dmdevosfoundation.org
Douglas DeVos $107.05M Maria DeVos
$108.64M
$21.04M
$19.36M
Youth and families at risk, education, Youth and families at risk, education, health and health and wellness, and local strategic wellness, and local strategic community initiatives community initiatives
12
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation 2929 Walker Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49544 p (616) 791-3901 fmgsf.org
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Carlos Sanchez $331.76M Diana Sieger
Jonathan Wege
$112.23M
Project Eñye, Grand Haven Area Public Schools Nature Based Education Partnership, TCM Counseling property improvement campaign, Spring Lake Public Schools Every Classroom a Rich Literate Workshop, Grand Haven municipality collaboration, Pathways to Better Health
John Baab
$102.63M
$97.19M
$4.42M
$4.35M
Single-purpose foundation for the endowment of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Steelcase Foundation P.O. Box 1967 Grand Rapids 49501 p (616) 246-4695 f 475-2200 steelcasefoundation.org
Kate Wolters
$94.51M
$93.67M
$4.03M
$3.5M
Arts, culture, community and economic Project Northstar Financial Literacy Program, development; education; health and Restorative Justice Circles, The Center for human services; environment Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Sowing Opportunity Now, Leadership Development, Early Warning Intervention Project, Teen Arts + Tech Program Leave your Mark campaign, Empowering Parents Impacting Children (EPIC)
14
The Gerber Foundation 4747 W. 48th St., Suite 135 Fremont 49412 p (231) 924-3175 f 924-7906 gerberfoundation.org
Barbara Ivens
$70.66M
$69.54M
$3.72M
$3.55M
Early childhood health and nutrition research
Support medical research regarding early childhood health and nutrition; small grants in West Michigan focused on youth
15
Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation P.O. Box 230257 Grand Rapids 49523-0257 p (616) 643-4700 f 774-0116 dbdvfoundation.org
Dick DeVos
$67.54M
$67.93M
$14.34M
$11.63M
Education, community, arts, justice, leadership
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Top Area Foundations RANKED BY 2016 ASSETS
Foundation chair
2016 assets
2015 assets
2016 contributions
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CDV5 P.O. Box 230257 Grand Rapids 49523 p (616) 643-4700 f 774-0116 cdv5foundation.org
Cheri DeVos
$64.97M
$61.12M
$10.27M
$8.11M
Children, local community initiatives, health and wellness
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The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area 85 E 8th Street, Suite 110 Holland 49423 p (616) 396-6590 f 396-3573 cfhz.org
Mark Harder
$61.05M
$56.16M
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$12.83M
Arts, culture, health, human services, youth, seniors, recreation, community
Creative Connections, Electronic Health System, Midtown Hub Renovation, Gateway Center, Doing the Most Good Capital Campaign, Renew Therapeutic Riding Center capital campaign, Circles Youth
18
The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan 360 S. Division Ave. Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 475-1251 f (616) 475-1248 catholicfoundationwm.org
Roy Lorenz
$53.41M
$49.59M
$2.1M
$1.87M
Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and agencies of the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Seminarian training, Catholic schools, faith formation, social ministries, and unrestricted endowed funds
19
Richard & Helen DeVos Foundation P.O. Box 230257 Grand Rapids 49523 p (616) 643-4700 f 774-0116
Richard DeVos $40.74M
$51.54M
$49.04M
$53.52M
Christian ministry and strategic community initiatives
Christian ministry, health care, arts and education
20
Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Foundation 126 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 454-4114 f 643-4810
Jerry Tubergen $37.65M
$33.78M
$2.88M
$2.71M
Third World health care, Christian education, youth initiatives
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Pine Rest Foundation 300 68th St. SE Grand Rapids 49548 p (616) 455-8680 f 455-3678 pinerest.org/foundation
$23.41M
$23.04M
$2.78M
$2.44M
Supports the work of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, which offers a full continuum of behavioral health care for children to older adults
Patient Assistance Fund; Casey Wondergem Grant Program; Pine Rest Christian Homes psychiatry residency and fellowships; research; Van Eerden Lecture Series; capital projects; program development; support
22
Allegan County Community Foundation Rob Marciniak 524 Marshall St. Allegan 49010 p (269) 673-8344 f 673-8745 alleganfoundation.org
$17.98M
$17.24M
$855,242
$842,985
Arts, culture, health, human services, Child abuse advocacy, food collection and environment, community and economic distribution, domestic violence shelter, hospice development care, legal self-help program, youth, arts and entertainment, education, special needs advocacy, health care
23
The Doornink Foundation 111 Lyon St. NW Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 752-2156 f 222-2156
Robert Corl Jr.
$14.89M
$14.36M
$369,000
$1.02M
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Holland Home Foundation 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Suite 300 Grand Rapids 49546 p (616) 235-5125 f 356-4964 hollandhome.org
Susan VogelVanderson Scott Halquist Mina Breuker
$13.34M
$12.55M
$250,000
$250,000
25
Clark Retirement Community Foundation 1551 Franklin St. SE Grand Rapids 49506 p (616) 452-1568 f (616) 452-0428 clarkretirement.org
Mike Crete
$11.61M
$11.87M
$2.16M
$11.61M
Benevolent care for Clark residents
26
Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation P.O Box 230257 Grand Rapids 49523 p (616) 643-4700 f 774-0116 dpdevosfoundation.org
Daniel DeVos Pamella DeVos
$10.01M
$10.13M
$10.96M
$7.31M
Arts and culture, local community health DND and human services
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Kellogg Community College Foundation 450 North Ave. Battle Creek 49017 p (269) 965-4161 f 962-4290 kellogg.edu/foundation
Kathy Sue Vette
$9.46M
$8.39M
$787,837
$472,797
Education, scholarships for KCC students Kellogg Community College students and educational programs
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Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation 111 Library St. NE Grand Rapids 49503 p (616) 988-5399 f 988-5419 grplfoundation.org
Robert DeVilbiss
$3.63M
$3.50M
$175,734
$161,530
Raising funds and building an endowment to support programs and service enhancements at the Grand Rapids Public Library
One Book One City for Kids, GR Reads, Taste of Soul Sunday, DĂa de Muertos (Day of the Dead), Small Business Resource Center, Summer Reading Challenge, Vander Veen Center for the Book Programs, Historical Preservation
Old National Bank Foundation 5200 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids 49546 p (616) 228-6000 oldnational.com
Janet Baas
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John Wiedlea Mary Dresser John Wiedlea Mary Dresser Laura Brothers LeeAnn McConnell
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Arts and culture, education, youth and leadership, health, recreation, community well-being
Sturgis Young Civic Auditorium Capital Campaign, Sturgis Council of the Arts, Sturgis Neighborhood Program, Sturgis SUCCESS-local college access network, St. Joseph Co. Great Start Collaborative
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Sturgis Area Community Foundation 310 N. Franks Ave. Sturgis 49091 p (269) 659-8508 f 659-4539 sturgisfoundation.org
Lauretta Murphy
2015 contributions Areas of foundation interest
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Specific programs supported
WMCAT, Wedgwood Christian Services, Potter's House, Heartside Ministry, Gilda's Club, Mary Free Bed, Children's Assessment Center, ArtPrize
Continuing care for residents who have Holland Home Resident Assistance Fund outlived their resources
Benevolent care for Clark residents, capital projects for Clark's campuses, program support
The Grand Rapids Business Journal lists of top area foundations, ranked by 2016 assets, is the most comprehensive available. The list is based on responses to Business Journal surveys. The Business Journal surveyed 102 foundations; 30 returned surveys and 30 are listed. To be considered for future lists, email rwatson@grbj.com. DND = Did not disclose
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Undivided discipleship unites each of these highly respected individuals, as they devote their time and resources to a work needing to be done in our communities. Each deserving honoree possesses a wonderful story and even more wonderful heart.
MARCIE HILLARY
Benjamin Franklin Award for an Outstanding Fundraising Professional “LITTLE DID EITHER of us know that she would go on to become one of West Michigan’s finest development professionals.” Over 19 years of her service have been with Hospice of Michigan, an organization near and dear to the heart of award-winner, Marcie Hillary. “From her first role to her current one, Marcie has been a consummate professional, inspiring volunteers, fundraising staff, and program staff to go ever higher, ever farther to benefit hospice patients,” says colleague, Sandi Frost Steensma, President of Kennari Consulting. Hospice of Michigan is the most experienced provider of hospice care in Michigan. Currently serving more than 1,700 patients daily, in 48 counties, they are also the largest in the state. Marcie currently serves as the Vice President of Community Relations and the Executive Director West for Hospice of Michigan. In this senior role, she leads a team of 14 fundraising professionals across Michigan and serves on the Hospice of Michigan Leadership Team. Marcie’s strong adherence to Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards has led her many
successful capital campaigns to expand programs and start new ones. Marcie holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University, and has been listed by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan.
employees, the Mary Free Bed Foundation has achieved sustained growth; recently exceeding its $16 million Capital Campaign goal and raising $16.9 million in support of capital projects like building expansion and renovation. The Mary Free Bed Foundation touts growing donor base of over 5,000 donors and has accepted many awards for its newsletters and various marketing campaigns. By committing to ethical and donorcentric fundraising practices, the Mary Free Bed Foundation has continued to refine its development infrastructure with a planned giving program, famously attended signature events, and program-specific funds.
SUE DEN HERDER
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
MARY FREE BED FOUNDATION The West Michigan Chapter Award for Excellence in Fundraising
IN 1891, a small group of Grand Rapids women recognized a community in need of supportive, intuitive medical care for patients with limited financial means. For 125 years, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital has been the only independent, nonprofit rehabilitation hospital in Michigan and is supported by the Mary Free Bed Foundation. What began as a humble staff of two
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ORG A N I Z AT IONS ACROSS the communities of Holland and Zeeland know just who she is. Having recently completed her 10th and final year on the board of the Community Fou ndation of Holland/Zeeland (CFHZ), Sue Den Herder is known for her steadfast dedication and leadership. During her tenure, Sue has served on many committees, including two years as
Board Chair. In addition to her position on the board, Sue had a hand in doubling the Community Foundation’s assets from $28 to $56 million, including an increase in its Unrestricted Endowment. “What we all dream of is a Board Chair who is willing to own the role of fundraising from their peer board members,” says Mike Goorhouse, President & CEO of CFHZ. “When Sue took over as chair of the CFHZ Board, she stepped up in a huge way to encourage other board members to give.” The mission of the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is to work to build a permanent community endowment that supports high impact charitable projects, to help donors achieve their charitable goals, and to lead and partner in community level initiatives. With her leadership in other organizations like Hospice of Holland, the American Red Cross, and the Zeeland Public Schools Education Foundation, Sue’s passion for lifting up others is one to continue on beyond her time on the board.
PERRIGO
Outstanding Corporation Award “PERRIGO IS A COMPANY that knows the values of sharing its time, treasure, and talent,” says Theresa Lynn, PhD, RN, Executive Director of Wings of Hope Hospice. “It is a company whose employees truly care about the community and the success of West Michigan nonprofit organizations.” Perrigo Company plc is a leading global healthcare company, which delivers value to its customers and consumers by providing quality affordable healthcare products. Founded in 1887 as a packager of home remedies, Perrigo has built a unique business model; a marriage of a fast-moving consumer goods company, a high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing organization and a world-class supply chain network. In addition to capital campaign support,
Perrigo is noted for its commitment to consistently supporting organizations, even during troubling financial times. Its company belief is both special gifts and annual gifts are important to the sustainability of organizations, like Wings of Hope, which have been able to serve more than 400 individuals with their support.
ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Exemplary Foundation Award
IN THE LAST year alone, the Allegan County Community Foundation has invested more the $450,000 in over 50 nonprofit organizations, supporting missions ranging from community services and environmental conservation to alleviating hunger and assisting the blind and visually impaired. The Foundation’s mission is to help build and strengthen communities by making it possible for a wide-range of donors to participate. The Foundation also provides leadership and problem-solving for the present while building permanent funds to prepare for the future. One of the Foundation’s successes has been the development of the Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative. “After watching in and out requests from the food pantries in Allegan County, the Foundation believed there was a better way to help the hungry in Allegan,” says nominator Peg Sanford, a retired Foundation Board member. Under the leadership of Executive Director Teresa Bray, the Foundation managed to bring 16 pantries together to form the Collaborative, which now provides stronger operational systems, networking, purchase power, and education to its members. In addition to its ‘boots on the ground’ assistance, the Foundation has also continued to grow its grant-making capacity through its investment in board education and development.
JEAN KROHN
President’s Award “JEAN REPRESENTS the perfect development volunteer; a passionate and creative fundraiser who makes things happen again and again,” says Catherine G. Rogg, CFRE, AFPWM President. Countless hours of commitment and a seemingly endless source of creativity exists in Jean Krohn. Jean’s passion for education led her to start the Elementary Enrichment Project. She purchased crayons and other classroom materials, assembling the items into bags in her garage. Upon realizing the ongoing need for such materials, she raised funds from local businesses and colleagues to generate a regularly funded budget of $18,000. This base helped meet the need of schoolchildren of economically challenged neighborhoods. Each year, over 600 students in 25 classrooms have their own educational project kits to take home because of her vision and fund development to support this project. Jean was also instrumental in creating the Painted Chair Affair, which is a Battle Creek community event favorite, which raises approximately $25,000 annually for the Woman’s Co-Op. The Woman’s Co-Op helps over 175 families annually by providing support and training for women in education and employment. Jean was also helped form the Women Who Care Giving Circle in 2008, which supports arts-related projects in Battle Creek. Jean is a retired elementary music teacher who’s passion for the arts, concern for people and creative fundraising abilities, has touched and supported many. Her nominator, Brenda L. Hunt, President and CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation says “Battle Creek is truly a better place because of her.”
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A Purpose-Driven Life:
A Heart for Servanthood
H DAVID RENZ
HIS CAREER IS VAST, his accomplishments, many. Not only is he this year’s keynote speaker, David Renz touts a full portfolio of philanthropic dedication. Renz is the Beth K. Smith/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit Leadership, as well as the Director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, an education, research and outreach center of the Department of Public Affairs in the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Renz’s research focuses on the leadership and management of nonprofit and public service organizations, the leadership of organizational innovation and transformational change, and organizational effectiveness. He also conducts research on the development and institutionalization of university-based nonprofit academic centers. Recently, Renz has engaged in an innovative leadership development collaboration with the faculty of the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. As if he would stop there,
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Renz has written and co-authored more than 110 articles, reports, and chapters for scholarly and practice-oriented publications. He has also orchestrated the design of several innovated national conferences on subject of nonprofit governance and effectiveness. His publications have appeared in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Administration Review, The Nonprofit Quarterly, Strategic Governance, Public Productivity and Management Review, The American Review of Public Administration and Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. Renz is a nationally recognized leader and award-winning educator. He provides leadership for several national capacitybuilding initiatives, including the founding of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Renz holds a Ph.D. in organization theory and administration, as well as a Master of Arts in industrial relations. Both degrees were earned at the University of Minnesota.
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WE LIVE IN A WORLD where so much information is available to us at any time — 3 p.m., 8 p.m., 3 a.m ... Doesn’t matter! With this influx of information consumption, we see trends shift, almost weekly. From social media strategy hacks to latest team-building exercises, it can be difficult to separate nutritional insight from the quick-and-easy patches. However, regardless of our strategies, our ability to build and refine our teams is critical for growth. According to Barbara Blumenthal, author of Investing in Capacity Building: A Guide to HighImpact Approaches Capacity, ‘capacity building’ is a broad term that “encompasses actions that improve nonprofit effectiveness, in terms of organizational and financial stability, program quality,
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and growth.” As individuals who have chosen to dedicate our lives to servicing our communities, it is essential our colleagues, team members, and the work we do be properly oiled. There are three lessons to be learned when ‘oiling’ an organization. The first lesson is that the act of resetting aspirations and strategy is often the first step in dramatically improving an organization’s capacity. It can be difficult to look at current systems and think, “How would we do this differently?” The truth is, systems, much like trends, become overused, exhausted, and stale. This then negatively affects the employees working under these parameters to engage with new ideas and think critically about an idea’s effectiveness. The greatest gains in capacity are those that undergo a reassessment of
The process of capacity building is so much more than training employees. It’s about targeting strengths, assessing opportunities for growth, and leveraging the marriage of those two things to build a force to be reckoned with. the organization’s aspirations — its vision of what the organization was attempting to accomplish in the next phase of its development — and their strategy. It is important to emphasize that a new aspiration or strategy can only be transformative if it is then used to align the other aspects of organizational capacity. If done thoroughly, this alignment process provides a tight institutional focus and a road map for the organization to use with both internal and external audiences, which help keep everyone on track during the long and difficult process of building capacity. The second lesson is the importance of good management. Nonprofits need people in senior positions who are committed to taking the initiative to make capacity building happen and are willing to “own” it and drive it down through the organization. Progress in effectively resetting aspirations and strategy, institutionalizing sound management processes, and improving systems to work at scale requires managerial ability, as well as good leadership. What organizations facing these circumstances often need is a chief operating officer — a trained professional manager who can ensure that the organization functions efficiently and effectively. The third, and most important, lesson is that you must have patience. Almost everything about building capacity in nonprofits (and in for-profit companies) takes longer and is more complicated than one would expect. Building capacity can feel like a never-ending process because improvements in one area or practice have a way of placing unexpected new demands on other areas, which in turn trigger new needs. There are few quick fixes when it comes to building capacity, and both nonprofit managers and those supporting them need to acknowledge this up front and set expectations accordingly. The process of capacity building is so much more than training employees. It’s about targeting strengths, assessing opportunities for growth, and leveraging the marriage of those two things to build a force to be reckoned with. The Global Development Research Center states a fundamental goal of capacity building is to “enhance the
ability to evaluate and address the crucial questions related to policy choices and modes of implementation among development options, based on an understanding of environment potentials and limits and of needs perceived by the people of the community concerned.” While the benefits of capacity may be compelling, the actual effort of building capacity can seem daunting. It can be hard for the nonprofit manager to fund, hard to launch, and hard to implement. It takes a long time and the need is not always apparent to staff, volunteers, board members, or donors. It is therefore critical that in our roles as nonprofit funders, board members, staff and advisors, we support nonprofit managers in their efforts to build organizational capacity. For their part, nonprofit managers need to take on the difficult and often painful task of assessing their own capacity and identifying the gaps that need to be filled. The sooner we begin to collaborate on the challenging task of capacity building, the better off nonprofits — and society as a whole — will be.
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Joann Abraham
Sarah Carroll
Kara Eagle
Amy Acton
Trish Castiglione
Louise “Punky” Edison
Andrea Allen
Mary Ann Cheney
Dave Ellens
Barbara Anderson
Brian Clark
Gregory Elzinga
Ray Arnett CFRE
Bridget Clark Whitney
Ladawn Evans
Mary Louise Avery CFRE
Matthew Claus
Emily Evers
Christopher Baker
Anna Clifford, CFRM
Kathleen Fallon
Beth Banta
Fletcher Cochran
Linda Falstad
Katie Barkley
Jennifer Collins
Greta Faworski
Elly Barnette-Dawson
Lauren Cooper
Kaitlin Feddema
Marybeth Bartlett
Michelle Covington
Ann Fergemann
Sharon Barton
Libby Crabb
Betty Jo Ferry
Samuel Beals CFRE
Mark Crail
Janice Fonger
Colette Beighley
Mark Crossley
Todd Fox
Barbara Benda
Marilyn Cudahy
Connie Frazier
Anne Benson
Colin Cumming
Angela Freier
Robert Berkhof CFRE
Cecilia Cunningham
Sandi Frost Steensma
John Berlin, MS
Joanna Dales
Sandra Gaddy
Salina Bishop
Janine Dalman CFRE
Carolyn Gallmeyer
Cathy Blackburn
Erik Dane
Mary Gillett
Suzie Blake CFRE
Coleen Davis
Nick Glaser CFRE
Alan Blanchard
Ellie Davis
Darrow Goodspeed
Jennifer Boan
Julianne Day
Mike Goorhouse
Martha Boks
Tina Dee
Kristin Gootjes
Jeffrey Bolt
Dana DeLuca
Daniel Gowdy CFRE
Rachelle Bouts
Steven de Polo
John Greenhoe CFRE
Vicki Bouwkamp
Jocelyn Dettloff
Ken Greschak
Lisa Brown
Afton Devos
Claire Guisfredi
Briette Bryant
Caitlyn Diroff
Tammy Hagedorn
Michelle Bryk
Larry Dodge
Arianne Hall
Kyle Caldwell
Elizabeth Dombrowski
Cassie Hall
Jenn Callahan
Jill Dooley
Susan Halteman
Ken Capisciolto
Kris Dotinga
Marcie Hillary
Brett Carr
Teresa Durham
Kim Hoffman
Alisa Carrel
Steve Dyer
Joanna Hogan
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Barbara Hohman CFRE
Bri McKee
Stefanie Snyder
Katie Hop
Cierra McKinney
Courtney Sorrell
Sara Hop
Patrick McLaughlin
Shelly Stephens
Keith Hopkins CFRE
Mary McLoughlin
Stephanie Stotenbur
Claire Horlings
Donna Messina
Brenda Stringer
Sarah Hotchkiss
Greg Meyer
Mark Stuit
Brenda Hunt CFRE
Juddee Milito CFRE
Melissa Summers
Arrick Jackson
Debra Minton
Justin Swan
Brooke Jevicks
Christopher Moffat
Lon Swartzentruber
Holly Johnson
Patrick Moran
Amy Swope
Jennifer Johnson
Alyssa Morillo Scheidt
Diane Szewczyk-Smith
Cara Jones
Kathryn Mullins
Rebecca Teahen CFRE
Katy Keck
Robert Myers
Amanda Telgenhof
Kathleen Kelleher
Ken Neevel
Vivian TerMaat
Angela Kendall
Dayna Neff
Luke Theule
Louise Kidd
Teresa Newmarch CFRE
Samantha Thornton
Roxanne Kiesling
Brian Obits
Ed Tolsma
Katie Kirouac
Deb O’Donnell
Mark Tremaine
Amy Knape
Ann Okeefe
Annie Valkema
Peter Knibbe
Kate O’Keefe
Greg Vander Goot
Harvey Koedyker
Kevin O’Neill-Boehm
Steve Van Der Heide
Jessica Kogelschatz
Jodi Overman
Kent Vanderwood
Ken Kraft
Steve Ozinga
Kara VanEgmond
Keri Kujala
Kristine Palosaari
Angela Varga
Robert Laarman CFRE
Mary Panek
Kyle Venneman
Kelli Langan
Colleen Perdok
Ruth Vis
Joel Lautenbach
Patrick Placzkowski CFRE
James Visser
Katherine Lax
Tracy Plummer
Michael Walenta
Ricki Levine
Laura Posthumus
Leslie Walsh
Marcie Lewis
Susan Putnam
Dale Walvort
Diane Lobbestael
Michelle Rabideau CFRE
Mark Warner
Kim Loftus
Abby Reeg CFRE
Hayley Wasser
Kristin Long CFRE
Christopher Riker
Vicki Weaver CFRE
Bernice Lopata
Jon Roberts
Claudine Weber
Megan Lorenz
Mary Robinson
Rachel Webster
Suzanne Lutwick
Hannah Rogers
Suzanne Weeldreyer
Meagan Maas
Catherine Rogg CFRE
Tara Werkhoven
Laura Macka
Joel Ruiter
Louann Werksma
Jason Madden
Lisa Rusticus
Melissa Wesolek
Grace Maiullo
Rebecca Ryan
Walter Wheeler
Sarah Mariuz
Jodie Salmoran
Ellie Wilcox
Andrea Masvero
Victor Sanchez
Robert Williams CFRE
Elizabeth McCarthy Musil
Brett Scott
Melissa Wisneski
Patty McCormick
Marcella Scott
Scott Wolterink CFRE
Louanne McIntyre
Elizabeth Semaan
Jonse Young
Michele McIsaac
Dan Skoglund
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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER 2944 Fuller Ave., Suite 101 Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (800) 272-3900
alz.org/gmc
Jennifer Lepard
President/CEO
Wayne Wilson
Board Chair
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® or The Longest Day®, is critical to raising funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the community and gives participants the opportunity to challenge friends, families and colleagues to join a fun community fundraiser. You can also team up with the Alzheimer’s Association for The Longest Day in June and select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s!
2016 Revenue Top Funding Sources 4% 3%
Year Established 1981
Service Areas
12%
We serve individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and all others impacted by the disease, including their families, caregivers and community as a whole in 60 Michigan counties including six in West Michigan.
MISSION STATEMENT
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION — GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER is fuelled by our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association works tirelessly to carry out our mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our organization began as a grassroots effort dedicated to supporting families struggling with Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout Michigan. That dedication is still at the heart of our service that touches more than 180,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the state, including nearly 19,000 living in West Michigan. Unfortunately, this number is expected to steadily climb as the baby boomer generation ages, doubling by mid-century.
46% 35%
46% Events
4% Program Fees
35% Contributions
3% Bequests
12% Grants
Total Revenue in dollars: $12,867,000
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES It often takes a village to care for someone with Alzheimer’s, but far too many people are doing it alone. Eighty-four percent of caregivers report that they would have liked more support in providing care for someone with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help and volunteers are integral to making that happen. There are many areas to volunteer: support groups, education, advocacy, administrative help and events. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Supporting the mission and programs of the Greater Michigan Chapter is making an investment in the lives of thousands of Michigan citizens now and in the future. Contributions are fundamental2%to findGuest Contributions ing a cure to this pervasive disease and providing a high quality of life to people currently 3% Interest/Dividend living with the disease and their loved ones. If Medicaid you’d like to support Alzheimer’s care,12% support and/or research, reach out today, we’re here to help.
Funding
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Lepard President & CEO
Amy Frenzel
Michael Collins
Melanie Baird Vice President of Programs
Barbara Roden
Michael Damone
Don Rosenberg
Richard Astrein
Kristin Rossi Vice President of Development and Communications
Dr. Helen Kuhn
Rosalie Rosen
Gloria Hicks Long
Russell Knopp
Jerrold Minkin
Sandra Plummer-Dickens
Wayne Wilson Chair
Julie Nelson-Klein
Scott Doyle
Kevin Park, PhD
Sheldon Toll
MEMBERS Aaron Goldstein
Kristal Corrion
Yaushica Aubert
Amy DeNise
Marlana Geha
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Marina Novikova, MD
THE FIRST SURVIVOR OF
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS They’re out there, and they’re going to hold on to everything the disease steals away. And the Alzheimer’s Association is going to make it happen by funding research, advancing public policy and spurring scientific breakthroughs. And by providing local support to those living with the disease and their caregivers, we’re easing the burden for all those facing it until we accomplish our goal. But we won’t get there without you. Visit alz.org to join the fight.
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MEMBER
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Main Office: (616) 233-5800 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
grcatholiccentral.org
Great Education. Greater Purpose.
Greg Deja
Principal/CEO
Beth Banta
Director of Advancement
Year Established 1906
Service Areas
Catholic Central is the oldest Catholic, coeducational, Diocesan high school in the nation. We are located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Rooted in the Roman Catholic faith, Catholic Central High School is committed to developing each student’s greatest potential by equipping each one with the knowledge and attitudes needed to be exceptional students and excellent people. The range in our socio-economic background is extensive with 49% of our students receiving need-based tuition assistance. Over $1,000,000 in tuition assistance was given in the 2017-2018 school year.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS High School with a Higher Calling Luncheon, Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Catholic Central High School. This Luncheon benefits the Catholic Central Annual Fund. The Luncheon consists of messages from students, alumni, and families who have all been impacted by the gift of tuition assistance. Auction With a Twist, Friday, March 9, 2018, at Catholic Central High School’s Student Center. This auction also benefits the Catholic Central Annual Fund. The evening will consist of “Twist Tables,” raffles, live auction, dinner, and more surprises. Evening of Excellence Gala, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Catholic Central High School. Evening of Excellence is a night dedicated to celebrating the leadership and service of award recpients who have inspired our students and our community. To learn more or to see a sneak preview of these events and more, go to grcatholiccentral.org/giving/events/ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteering at Catholic Central is more than helping in the school office, setting up for events,
or working in the concession stands; it is about giving back and investing in Catholic Central and our greater Grand Rapids community. Please visit us at grcatholiccentral. org/Volunteer to find ways to give back. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Annual Fund The Catholic Central Annual Fund provides critical dollars necessary to provide tuition assistance. Endowed Scholarships An endowed scholarship can be established to honor a donor’s loved one or the donor himself/ herself. The feature that most distinguishes endowed scholarships from other types of donations is that the capital in the endowed scholarship gift is preserved so that the gift can be given indefinitely. The Greatest Gift campaign In 2016, we launched The Greatest Gift campaign, transforming our campus into a model of studentcentered learning. If you would like to give, please vist givethegreatest.gift to find out how. The students and parents of Catholic Central thank you for your consideration of this worthy cause. We are grateful for you!
MISSION STATEMENT
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL challenges students to know and love God, seek knowledge and truth, respect the dignity of each person, and contribute to society through leadership and service.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Holt Board Chair
Susan English Secretary
David Malson Vice-Chair
Tim Hile
Steve Jandernoa Finance
Robert Milanowski
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Tom McGovern
Fr. Colin Mulhall Bryan Rellinger Mike Van Diepenbos
Great Education. Greater Purpose.
John Jakubowski, Class ofHigh 2017, said it best: Catholic Central School
“Without your financial support, I would not have 50% of my family, this royal blue family that is able to call a high school with a higher calling their home. For this support, thank you because I do not want to imagine my high school experience 319 Sheldon Blvd., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 without half of my family. Out ofgrcatholiccentral.org the deepest depth of my heart, thank you.�
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CLARK FOUNDATION 1551 Franklin St SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 (616) 452-1568 ext. 120
clarkretirement.org
Brian Pangle
JoAnn
Abraham President/CEO Clark Retirement Vice President of Development Community & Executive Director Clark Foundation Year Established
Clark Retirement Community Founded in 1906. Clark Foundation founded in 1994.
Service Areas
Clark Foundation is enriching lives through philanthropy in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Clark is a thriving, ecumenical community that welcomes people with open arms and warm smiles. Each resident feels a deep-rooted sense of belonging and the committed caring of the staff.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Throughout the year, Clark Foundation supports life enrichment opportunities, campus improvements, dementia programming, music therapy and benevolent care. In June of 2017, we held our 1st Annual Golf Fore Clark event with funds raised supporting benevolent care. The generous support from our donors fulfills our commitment to enriching our vibrant Clark community. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Clark Retirement Community serves almost 500 residents with dignity and respect. We rely on the willing hands and generous hearts of many volunteers to help us provide the experiences and services that make Clark such a warm-hearted community. We could not do what we do without the hundreds of volunteers who give of their time and of themselves for others. We welcome volunteers of all ages and all abilities. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@ clarkretirement.org or (616) 452-1666 ext.140. THE CLARK PROMISE The Clark Commitment — to provide lifelong care to every resident — is a very serious promise. The truth is
that people are living longer: 20, 25 or even 30 years after retirement. It costs a lot more than most people realize and many outlive their assets even after a lifetime of savings and good stewardship. Through the Benevolent Care Fund, Clark provides financial assistance to eligible residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own and can no longer afford the cost of care and services. GIVING OPPORTUNITES Clark Foundation would be delighted to help you find a match between your philanthropic goals and the needs of our benevolence, programming and future growth including: • Monthly or annual giving • Gifts through a living will or trust • Charitable gift annuities • Gifts of life insurance or retirement plan • Securities or stock • Specific assets, such as artwork or personal property We invite you to join our mission, please visit www.clarkretirement.org Clark Foundation is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization as recognized by the IRS.
MISSION STATEMENT
TO CREATE A COMMUNITY of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care for them. VISION: Vibrant Communities and Person-Centered Living
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael J. Crete, DDS Chair
John Abbott
John Wert Vice-Chair
Todd Custer
EX-OFFICIO Steve Finney
Brian Ellis
Dr. Cynthia McCurren
Rev. Jim Hynes
Brian Pangle
Bonnie Miller Treasurer William Millard Secretary 24 GIVING GUIDE 2017 GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL
Scott Webb
MEMBER
D.A. BLODGETT — ST. JOHN’S
805 Leonard NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 451-2021
www.dabsj.org
Jim Paparella
President/CEO
Jim Weaver
Board Chair
Year Established 1887
Service Areas
We provide more than 20 services, including adoption, foster care, mentoring, counseling and residential care. We impact 9,000 lives every year, and work tirelessly to ensure all children and families have the love, support, and resources they need to thrive — today and into the future.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Guild Ball: November 18, 2017 Bowl for Kids: March 9 & 10, 2018 Kids First Open: June 4, 2018 Derby Day Euchre Tournament: May 5, 2018 Visit dabsj.org or call 616-451-2021 for details. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Company and individual volunteer opportunities include gardening, painting, stuffing backpacks, joining the St. John’s Guild, golf committee and mentoring. For more information contact Katie Wybenga at kwybenga@dabsj.org or 616-3614118. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES D.A. Blodgett — St. John’s could not exist without the support of our generous donors. When you give to DABSJ, you’re investing in homes and hope for all kids. You’re investing in families looking for guidance. Your investing in today’s community and future generations. An invest-
ment in children is an investment in the future of our community. Online donations: dabsj.org • Homes and Hope Annual Fund • Estate Giving • Sponsorships • In-Kind Donations Contact: Jim Visser, Chief Advancement Officer, jvisser@dabsj.org or 616-361-4131 for more info.
VISION STATEMENT
BE THE LEADER in creating a community where all children are treasured and families are strong.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Weaver Board Chair
Jaclyn Ahearne
Ronald J. Knaus
Beverly Grant Vice Chairperson
Mayda Bahamonde-Gunnell
India Manns
Ryan Cook
Michael Nelson
Carlye A. Klimek Treasurer
Terri Devon
Stanley D. Sleight
Sonali Allen Secretary
Sr. Maureen Geary, OP
Pastor James Stokes
Patrick Geary
Cindy VanGelderen
Julia A. Guevara
Kate Zell
Charles W. Lott Past Chairperson
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Ryan Holtz
We believe every kid deserves a home for today and hope for tomorrow.
Strong communities start with families. Strong families start with kids. Since 1887, that’s where our focus and passion has been. At D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s, we provide counseling, foster care, adoption, and residential care. Each service is different, but all share a common thread – life-changing love. We provide 23 programs in West Michigan, impact 9,000 lives every year, and work tirelessly to ensure all children and families have the love, support, and resources they need to thrive – today and into the future.
616.451.2021
dabsj.org
EARLY LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVE 908 Bridge St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 608-0754
elncgr.org
Jackie Nickel President
Year Established 2011
Service Areas
The Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) changes the reality for our community’s most vulnerable children through the power of education. ELNC offers a two generation approach which seeks to serve children from infancy to 5 years old by both providing high quality, culturally competent classrooms, and partnering with parents, our children’s first teachers, to ensure a stable learning environment at home.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS ELNC is a true collaborative. We are community members like you fighting for the education our children deserve. We believe with the right tools our community can find collaborative solutions to any problem. As early childhood education advocates, we focus on tools like classrooms, teachers, and the funding needed to address the core issues. This year, to recognize our community’s childhood advocates and secure the financial tools our community needs, we are hosting the first annual ICON (“Impacting Children of Our Neighborhood”) Awards in April, 2018. This will be our largest fundraising event yet. Join us and empower our community with the tools they need by making a donation. Event sponsorship opportunities are still available. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ELNC invites you to take part in our collaborative by volunteering. Consider visiting our classrooms as a Community Reader, or volunteer during one of our yearly activities like the Start of Summer Festival, Spring and Fall Service Projects, Donation Drives, and Resource Events. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES ELNC cherishes the generosity demonstrated by our donors. If you, an individual or representative from a larger organization, would like to make a
contribution, we accept both financial and In-Kind donations. You can find more information on how to give on our website: www. elncgr.org. And be sure to keep us in mind during the holiday season, when we participate in our largest fundraising campaign, Giving Tuesday.
MISSION STATEMENT
ELNC IS A TRUSTED, place-based early learning collaborative that provides funding, innovative shared support services, and advocacy to partner organizations rooted in vulnerable communities. Through its successful two-generation model, ELNC and its partners provide family support and high quality early childhood educational services to at-risk families. ELNC will create and provide targeted neighborhood collaborative partners with technical, developmental and educational support to increase the accessibility of early educational resources for vulnerable children.
Dr. Nkechy Ezeh Founder/CEO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jackie Nickel President
Celeste Lloyd Vice President Sandra Cole Treasurer
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Misti Stanton Secretary
Liliana Garcia
MEMBERS William Bennett
Preston Burrell
Dana Boals
Jordan Carson Andrew Vredenburg
MEMBER
EMMANUEL HOSPICE 2161 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 719-0919
emmanuelhospice.org
Sara Lowe, LMSW Executive Director
Year Established 2012
Service Areas
Kent, Ottawa and surrounding counties within a 50 miles radius of Emmanuel Hospice.
MISSION STATEMENT
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Emmanuel Hospice hosts an Annual Celebration luncheon every fall to benefit our programs and services, as well as other community fundraising events throughout the year. We partner with donors during the year to connect their passion and values to the needs of our patients and families. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We often say that volunteers are the heart of hospice. Our volunteers serve Emmanuel Hospice in many ways, including: • Visiting patients • Providing bereavement calls • Capturing patients’ life stories • Making homemade cards for patients and families • Supporting our office staff • Providing pet therapy visits to patients To learn about how you can use your skills and abilities to make a difference in the lives of patients and families, contact Jackie Chandler at jchandler@emmanuelhospice. org or 616-719-0919. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We are deeply committed to our mission of providing exem-
plary spiritual and physical care to the dying and their loved ones, and our donors ensure that this care is always given to those who need it most. Donations allows us to provide programs and services that are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. These include music therapy, massage therapy, alternative therapy specialists, bereavement counselors, and volunteer programs. Our donors also give patients the opportunity to celebrate life and invest in the things that truly matter. For one woman, it was petting a horse at the stables one more time. For another, it was spending one more day on the golf course after a lifetime of playing golf. And for one man, it was a trip to the lakeshore for one last family vacation. The generosity of our donors makes these moments possible for terminally patients and their families. Consider making a monthly or annual gift at emmanuelhospice.org/donate or contact Katie Kirouac at kkirouac@emmanuelhospice.org to learn about more giving opportunities. Help us ensure that all patients can live life to the fullest in the time they have left.
The mission of Emmanuel Hospice, an interfaith partnership, is to provide exemplary spiritual and physical care creating a peaceful experience for the dying and their loved ones. Vision The vision of Emmanuel Hospice is to shape a community which embraces death as a meaningful transition through the care of the mind, body, and spirit. Values Respect | Empathy | Hope | Stewardship
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Laurence Burns Chair
Theresa Hegarty
Dr. Jane Toot Vice Chair
Robert Herr
Donna Hinton
Richard Walker Secretary/Treasurer
Sister Gabriela Hilke
James Brady Immediate Past Chair
Corey Koperski
Judith Baker 30 GIVING GUIDE 2017 GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL
Kathleen Holt Thomas Wesholski
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Rhonda Dornbos Porter Hills Brian Pangle Clark Dana Prince St. Ann’s Steve Zuiderveen Sunset
How Do You Want to Live? At Emmanuel Hospice, we ask the question “How do you want to live?” as the starting point for a dialogue that focuses on making every moment matter. As a faith-based provider of compassionate end-of-life care, we know that hospice is about living and honoring the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. Hospice is about creating hope – and about returning control to you and your loved one so that you can decide as a family how to best live. We work tirelessly to provide life-giving opportunities to ensure our patient’s final days are lived as comfortably and as fully as possible. We stand beside you and your family to guarantee you have the support – and the strength – to face the challenges end of life can bring.
2161 Leonard St NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616.790.0919 | www.emmanuelhospice.org
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GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 143 Bostwick Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 234-3939
grcc.edu/foundation
Larry Murphy, J.D. Chairperson
Kathryn K. Mullins, Ed.D.
Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director of GRCC Foundation
Year Established 1964
Service Areas
Higher Education
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS The Grand Rapids Community College Foundation hosts SCHOLARfest, an annual fundraiser, and other targeted scholarship fundraising events throughout the year. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Cash A cash gift is the most popular way to give because of its simplicity. Cash contributions can be a one-time gift or pledged over a period of time to establish an endowed fund to carry on the name of a loved one into perpetuity. Appreciated Property Giving stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real estate will provide greater tax benefits than a cash gift of equivalent value, especially if they have a low cost basis. First, you’ll receive a charitable deduction for the full market value. Then, by giving to the GRCC Foundation, you avoid capital gains tax-money you would have to pay if you liquidated the property. Life Insurance Giving a life insurance policy is an inexpensive way to make a substantial contribution to GRCC. Many people find in later years that they don’t need all the insurance they did when they were younger. You may name The GRCC Foundation as sole beneficiary and transfer ownership. Once you do that, you are immediately eligible for a charitable
MISSION STATEMENT
IT IS THE MISSION of the GRCC Foundation to secure and manage financial gifts to support and promote student, employee and community learning, enabling the college to fulfill its mission and vision.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
tax deduction on the computed current value of your paid-up policy. Charitable Bequests Made in Wills or Trusts Charitable bequests enable you to make significant contributions that may not have been possible during your lifetime. The most obvious advantage to remembering the GRCC Foundation in your will is that you reduce estate taxes while still supporting GRCC. Planned Gifts A planned gift is a gift made or promised from the donor’s assets (typically appreciated assets) or estate. Contact your financial advisor for information regarding planned giving, or contact the Foundation staff. Matching Gifts When you are ready to make a gift to GRCC, request a matching gift form from your company’s human resources office. Send that form along with your gift to The Foundation at GRCC. We’ll process the matching gift form to enhance your contribution. 2016-2017 at a Glance Assets: $27 Million Total Funds: 493 Contributions: $760K Donors: 801 Scholarships Awarded: $829K Students Awarded: 816
Larry Murphy, J.D.
Mark Borgman
Janice L. Maggini
James V. Buzzitta, M.D.
David C. Bottrall
Nathaniel Moody
Douglas M. Klein
Kenyatta L.L. Brame
Cale Merdzinski
Nancy Ayres
David Custer
Samuel K. Ojo
Lisa Freiburger
Michael Despres
Richard N. Stewart, Ph.D.
Bill Pink, Ph.D.
Beverly Drake
Kim Thomas
Kathryn K. Mullins, Ed.D.
Ellen James
Aaron Turner
Stephen J. Abid
David J. Koetje
Dan Webb
Kristine Babcock
Julie Lepzinski
Beth Banta
Elias Lumpkins
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Grand Rapids Community College
Foundation A scholarship can make the difference for a student working to complete a degree or credential. The GRCC Foundation has championed student potential for 53 years – distributing more than $700,000 to more than 800 students during 2016 alone. This is possible only with community support. Join us in forging lasting changes for West Michigan through access to educational opportunities.
Give today at grcc.edu/Foundation
Jessica Ann Smith Audrey R. Riebel Memorial Award Current GRCC student
GUIDING LIGHT
255 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 451-0236
www.guidinglightworks.org
Stuart Ray Executive Director
Ed Postema Board Chair
Year Established 1929
Service Areas
Homelessness, addiction & recovery, employment
MISSION STATEMENT
THROUGH THE GUIDING LIGHT of God’s Spirit, Guiding Light partners with individuals to fulfill their God-given potential through rescue, recovery and re-engagement in community
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Ministry Update Luncheon January 24, 2018 Very Important Luncheon April 25, 2018 Battle of the Bands Fundraiser June 16, 2018 Builders Exchange of Michigan Austhoff Memorial Golf Event to support Guiding Light’s Back to Work program July 2018 Guiding Light Annual Banquet October 3, 2018 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park For more information on Guiding Light Events, contact Starla McDermott (616) 4510236 ext. 20 or Starla@GuidingLightWorks.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities are available in the Development office, spring and fall cleanup and serving at community meals during the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Contact Olivia for more information (616) 451-0236 ext. 13 or via email Olivia@ GuidingLightWorks.org GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Guiding Light accepts donations online at www.guiding lightworks.org/give. You can also visit our website for a list of current needs at www. guidinglightworks.org/get-involved/currentneeds OUR PILLARS OF LIGHT We’re incredibly excited about our new era at Guiding Light.
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We’ve honed in on three programs, our three pillars of light. Each path is a rescue option for someone in need. Each one requires a different level of investment, but lead to the same place: a renewed faith, steady employment and a safe, affordable place to live.
Back to Work Teaching Men to Fish. Guiding Light’s Back to Work program provides a short-term stay for homeless men who are employed or seeking full-time employment, allowing them to save money while they look for permanent housing.
Recovery A Clean Slate. A Restored Faith. Guiding Light’s Recovery program is the right start for men suffering from substance abuse, spiritual destitution and life changes.
The Job Post A Job. A Purpose. The Job Post is a hiring and recruitment firm which places qualified men and women applicants across all business types in all positions.
Your donation works holidays to help men like John turn a family history of addiction into a future of faith and community. See his story and invest at GuidingLightWorks.org/Give
HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION 661 East 24th Street Holland, Michigan (616) 396-2200
www.hollandrescue.org
Darryl Bartlett Rachael Neal Executive Director
Associate Director
Year Established 1903
Service Areas West Michigan
MISSION STATEMENT
HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION is a shelter that seeks to meet the needs of homeless men, women, and children in the West Michigan area. We offer a wide range of services that address the root issues of homelessness to help restore and transform lives. At Holland Rescue Mission, it’s our desire to see homelessness end for each person who walks through our doors. We do this by offering them a hand up, not a handout. Through a variety of resources, including, case management, counseling, financial accountability, career advancement and placement, individuals are placed on a path to move forward and out of their homelessness for good.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Holland Rescue Mission provides multiple opportunities for the community to attend various fundraising events throughout the year. These events not only help to educate attendees about the current needs of the homeless, they also invite those attendees to get involved at a deeper level, whether that happens through monetary giving, volunteering or donating materials items. In March, an annual (ladies only!) garden auction is held where attendees bid on items for the home and garden. A delectable lunch is served while an informational program is held to address the current needs of the homeless. This event primarily benefits homeless women and children at the Holland Rescue Mission’s Family Hope Shelter and has seen attendance growth year over year since its inception. The Mission’s Annual Golf Event is held in June at The Ravines in Saugatuck. More than 50 golfers take to the course to raise money for shelter services for the homeless. Since the inception of this event, more than $1 million has been raised to help the homeless in West Michigan. The Mission also hosts an Annual Event in the fall, where community supporters have the opportunity to hear stories
Expenses
Funding
6% 9%
85%
85% Programs
6% General & Administrative
9% Fundraising
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of life change that have occurred throughout the year and how their involvement helped to impact those lives. In November, more than 1,500 individuals enjoy a hot, Thanksgiving meal, served at DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland. The Mission’s partnership with Hope College to execute this Great Thanksgiving Banquet continues to grow annually and is a wonderful intersection of individuals from all walks of life, including the homeless, low income, volunteers and community members. For more information about events being held at the Mission throughout the year, visit www.hollandrescue.org/events/. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are the heart of Holland Rescue Mission. We believe that each person has been given unique talents and abilities. Its with those gifts that we are called to serve others and share love throughout our community. In order to keep costs down and funnel more resources into the people we serve, we have a limited staff and budget. Knowing we can count on volunteers allows us to provide better care and compassion for every person who turns to us for help. Volunteer opportunities are widespread and accommodate individuals of all ages. If you have a heart to serve, information regarding specific needs can be found at www. hollandrescue.org/volunteer/. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Stewardship is a high priority for the staff and board at Holland 3% 2% Rescue Mission. For every dollar donated, 85 cents goes directly to the programs and services for the homeless. Funding for general operating support is necessary, but the Mission also benefits from restricted gifts meant to meet specific needs, material donations of gently used clothing and household items to be sold in our thrift stores and turned into revenue for our programs. The Mission also benefits from individuals who donate stocks, bonds 2% plan. Guest Contributions and include the ministry in their estate For more information about giving to Holland 3% Interest/Dividend Rescue Mission, visit www.hollandrescue.org/ give/. 12% Medicaid
Chuck Brower
Bryan Linn
Mike Boeve
Ann VanZalen
Scott Witteveen
Don DeWitt
Hank Steenwyk
Lou Kincaid
Steve VanHeck
Mitch Baker
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IKUS LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES 0-1859 Lake Michigan Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 616-677-5251
www.ikuslife.org
Timothy Hileman Executive Director
Jane Zylstra Fund Development Coordinator
Year Established 1952
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS IKUS Life Enrichment’s Annual Reds, Whites & Brews Event is a spring fundraiser benefitting the camp scholarship fund, helping individuals with disabilities attend Indian Trails Camp. Our 8th Annual RWB’s will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids from 6-10pm. This event includes wine and microbrew tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, a great selection of live auction items as well as our Mission Moment. Tickets will go on sale in February 2018. Last year the event raised over $70,000 which helped provide over 150 camper scholarships. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer your time and share your talents in a variety of ways: lead a R.E.C. Connect Class, help at one of our community events, serve on a planning committee, spend a Saturday during our camp clean up days, or run an activity at one
of our year-round weekend respites. For more information, email Jane Zylstra at jzylstra@ ikuslife.org GIVING OPPORTUNITIES IKUS Life Enrichment Services provides multiple opportunities for donors to align their personal values with the IKUS mission. Online giving Make a gift anytime of the year online at www.ikuslife.org. Annual Appeal allows us to enrich the lives of those we serve. Buy a Brick A lasting way to honor a special friend or family member. The Camp Scholarship Fund helps us serve everyone, regardless of financial ability. The Facilities Fund helps maintain and improve our facilities. Consider having a Wish List drive at work, church or school. Your kindness will be remembered long after your gift is used.
Service Areas
IKUS Life Enrichment Services and Indian Trails Camp, helps individuals with disabilities to discover their potential, experience greater freedom, learn new skills, and have fun in a safe environment. Ultimately, IKUS gives clients the tools they need to make every day another best day. IKUS serves individuals from five years old to eighty-plus. Through Indian Trails Camp, Weekend Respites, Community Living Support, SkillBuilding and Supported Employment, IKUS is able to assist clients with a wide variety of abilities, including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, congenital anomalies, down syndrome, autism, multiple sclerosis, arthrogryposis, cognitive impairments, and other developmental and/or physical abilities, helping each individual share their gifts, increase independence, and build meaningful relationships. IKUS programs primarily serve Kent and Ottawa counties while its summer camp programs serve all of Michigan as well as other nearby states.
MISSION STATEMENT
IKUS LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES helps individuals with disabilities discover their potential, experience greater freedom, learn new skills and have fun in a safe environment. Our goal is simple: Make every day another best day!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cameron Young President
Sarah Kirkpatrick Secretary
Samuel DeVries Vice President
Dr. Mira Krishnan
Nate Herrygers Treasurer
Brian LaFrenier
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Susan Sunden
David Hodge Sue Kinsler
Since 1952, Indian Trails Camp has been expanding the options available to individuals with disabilities. Now ITC itself has expanded into a comprehensive provider of life enrichment services for individuals of all abilities—IKUS. Join us in making every day Another Best Day for the individuals we serve.
IKUS LIfe enrIchment ServIceS www.ikuslife.org • facebook.com/ikuslife
MEMBER
JOHN BALL ZOO 1300 Fulton W Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 336-4300
www.jbzoo.org
Peter D’Arienzo CEO
Kyle Irwin
Board President
Year Established 1891
Service Areas Conservation Education Cultural
MISSION STATEMENT
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS The 28th annual RendeZoo will be held Friday, June 8, 2018. This fun and informal night at the Zoo raises funds for Zoo projects and improvements, and includes a strolling dinner, live entertainment, animal experiences, and silent auction. We hope you join us! In 2017, the Zoo introduced Rock, Roar, and Pour. It was such a hit that we plan to hold several Rock, Roar and Pours in 2018! These events feature craft brews, live music, and an adults only, kid-free Zoo experience. Donor nights and the Legends of the Zoo dinner are alternating biannual events that recognize the Zoo’s philanthropic supporters and also generate additional funding in support of the Zoo’s mission. Family-favorites in the Fall include Zoo Goes Boo in October, and Christmas for the Animals in early December. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Zoo offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. These include assisting animal care, educating visitors, caring for gardens, and supporting special events. Training is offered throughout
the year. Please visit jbzoo.org/volunteer for more information. Don’t miss our summer teen program next year. It’s a great way for young adults to gain experience and build character! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As a nonprofit organization, fundraising is a crucial component for John Ball Zoo’s sustainability and growth. A gift to the Zoo supports animal care, education programming, community outreach, and conservation efforts in both West Michigan and around the globe. Giving opportunities are available year round, and include such things as animal sponsorships, designated appeals and capital improvements, special events, and the JUMP program. Since 1998, JUMP has been a very special way for the Zoo to extend its mission of outreach to the entire community. Each year, JUMP provides free Zoo passes to families in Kent and Ottawa County school districts that qualify for free or reduced hot lunch. JUMP helps ensure that all families can access the Zoo and learn and celebrate wildlife and conservation.
JOHN BALL ZOO INSPIRES our community to be actively engaged in the conservation of wildlife and our natural environment. John Ball Zoo cares for over 200 species and 1,300 individual animals; participates in 35 species survival plans that save endangered species from extinction; welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually; and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring excellence in animal care and a dedication to conservation and education.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matt Becker
Tracey Hornbeck
Rachel Mraz
Lori Cook
Kyle Irwin
Tim Mroz
Marilyn Crawford
Matthew Kind
Dean Pacific
Mimi Cummings
Elizabeth Larson
Tim Schowalter
Steve Edison
Mike Lomonaco
Michael J. Taylor
Jorge Gonzalez
Jeff Lumpp
Christine VanBergen
Matt Heitmeier
Gary K. Milligan
Harold Voorhees
Carol Hennessy
Dan Molhoek
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KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY 814 West River Center Dr. NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 (616) 784-2092
www.kdl.org
Lance Werner Library Director
Linda Krombeen
Development Manager
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS KDL’s Literary Libations is entering its third year with rave reviews from the community. Nearly 70% of attendees returned to this annual event, which brings bestselling authors to Kent County, delighting guests with colorful and diverse stories. Literary Libations raised more than $200,000 for library programs and services in the first three years. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Linda Krombeen, lkrombeen@kdl.org, or 616-784-2092. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES KDL offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to engage with and support the library. If you are interested in serving on our Fund Development Board or getting involved with an event, such as Literary Libations or Book Bash, please
contact Linda Krombeen at lkrombeen@kdl. org or 616-784-2092. We need committed volunteers to be successful in our service to the community. Come join us! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES KDL uses your generous donations to provide programing that meets the needs of people of all ages in our communities, to put programs into the classrooms of our school partners and to provide the largest and most diverse digital and print collection in the state. Your support as a Page Turners Club monthly donor, an annual donor or a one-time donor ensure the future of KDL. Donate online at www.kdl.org/donate, at your local branch, or by mail to KDL, Attn: Linda Krombeen, 814 West River Center Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321.
Year Established 1936
Service Areas
Kent District Library is a public library system operating 18 branch libraries. KDL serves nearly 400,000 residents of 27 governmental units, comprising most of Kent County, Michigan. KDL is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by millage dollars and private donations.
MISSION STATEMENT
INFORMATION. IDEAS. EXCITEMENT! Convenience is king at KDL with one of the largest digital collections in the country, featuring eBooks, eAudiobooks, and downloadable movies, music, games and comics. KDL programs and KDLville® play spaces make reading and learning fun. KDL LAB Experience® programs offer interactive activities to help students increase proficiency in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) disciplines. Adults enjoy events our KDaLe, KDL Uncorked and KDL Caffeinated programs. We know learning is truly a lifelong endeavor and embed visiting librarians at senior citizen centers. From our Write Michigan Short Story Contest, to the Kent County Teen Film Festival, KDaLe Home Brewing Competition and Writers Conferences, KDL is part of West Michigan’s arts and entertainment scene, connecting people with what inspires them.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shirley Bruursema Lee Cook Andrew Erlewein Charles Myers Penny Weller Sherrie Willson G. Craig Wilson (Chair)
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FUND DEVELOPMENT BOARD Shellie Adamy
Heather Ross (Chair)
Lori DeBruyne
Penny Weller
Jim Komondy
Jeff Wierenga
Linda Masselink
Sherrie Willson
Carrie Miedema
Robert Younger
Katey Morse Kristen Rampe
John Schuring
Your support of Kent District Library enables literacy programs that start at infancy and span the
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entire school cycle and beyond to help children and adults master important skills. Here are a few examples:
Preparing Kids for School • 1KB4K • Storytimes • KDLville
Promoting 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency • KDLand • KDL LAB Experience • Summer Reading
Engaging All Ages • Teen Film Festival • Write Michigan Short Story Contest • Writers Workshop
You can help support all this and more by making a gift at kdl.org/donate
MEMBER
MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 235 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kent Riddle
Timothy President & CEO Pietryga
Vice President – Advancement
Year Established 2012
Service Areas
While 78% of our patients come from West Michigan, during the past year, we treated patients from 22 other states.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS We host three major annual events. The Foundation Gala features prominent national personalities who share their rehabilitation stories. Proceeds go to the Pediatric Program. The “Let Freedom Spring” Luncheon showcases extraordinary patient achievements and supports our Annual Fund. We also host a summer golf outing for our Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports Program, which serves some 700 people annually. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mary Free Bed has multiple volunteer opportunities. Favorites include: Travelling Zoo, Friday Night Movies and the Hospitality Cart. For additional information, contact Wade Burge (wade. burge@maryfreebed.com) or Maria Besta (maria.besta@maryfreebed.com) GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Visit our website at www.maryfreebed.com/foundation to learn about the many ways to support our patients. If you’d like to do something you don’t see there, just give us a call!
Contributions $2,271,874
$2,154,897
$16,867,224
Capital Gifts: $16,867,224 Annual Gifts: $2,271,874 Restricted Gifts: $2,154,897 Total Foundation Contributions: $21,293,995
MISSION STATEMENT
THE MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION is a charitable organization created to raise funds for capital, expansion and program improvements for the hospital. We’re honored to continue Mary Free Bed’s 126-year tradition of restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation and work to ensure our future is as compelling as our past.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Timothy D. Arter Chairman of the Board Kent Riddle President Randall DeNeff Treasurer Timothy J. Pietryga Secretary
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TRUSTEES Gregory Conway
Molly Krauss
Eva Aguirre Cooper
Kim Ridings
Jocelyn Dettloff
Carol Springer
Darrow Goodspeed
Dr. Chris VandenBerg
Janet Haynes
Diane VanderMaas
Dr. Michael Jakubowski
Lee Perez
MEMBER
MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES
225 Commerce Avenue SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 454-8249 info@meltrotter.org
www.meltrotter.org
Dennis Van Kampen
President/CEO
Janis Petrini Board Chair
Year Established 1900
Service Areas
Serving downtown and the greater Grand Rapids area.
MISSION STATEMENT
MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ, through rescue and restoration for anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal: Opportunities to provide meals for a table full of guests and also support the rescue and restoration programs and services at the Mission through sponsorships starting at $250. Become a corporate giving partner. Donate your expertise, host a drive with your fellow employees, or sponsor an event. Find out details of how your company can get involved at www.meltrotter.org/corporate-involvement VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you have a passion for serving, there is a place for you to volunteer at Mel Trotter Ministries. Opportunities include: friendship ministry, teaching classes, kitchen help, administrative support, event planning, facilities and more. Review the full list of opportunities and connect with the volunteer coordinator at www. meltrotter.org/volunteer. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES You can financially support the men, women and children who seek rescue and restoration at Mel Trotter Ministries by going to www.meltrotter.org/ donate In-kind donations to the Mission are constantly needed, please call ahead to ask the
staff what the urgent needs are for the guests at the Mission: 616-454-8249. Support the work of the Mission by donating your used vehicle. Proceeds from auto donations go directly to support men, women and children who are facing homelessness in greater Grand Rapids. Call 616-588-8721 to donate your vehicle. Donate or shop at the Mel Trotter Ministries Thrift Stores! Locations in Sparta and Jenison. www.meltrotter.org/store for store hours and more information.
At Mel Trotter Ministries, we have found that people don’t become homeless when they run out of money, they become homeless when they run out of relationships. If broken relationships are the reason someone becomes homeless, we believe the answer to ending homelessness in West Michigan can be found in building relationships and community. Partnerships and collaboration are key. It’s clear that the problem of homelessness is too big for any one organization to solve. It’s not so big, however, that the entire community can’t solve it together. Join us in rescuing individuals and families from the streets and restoring lives through sustainable income, safe homes and strong relationships.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Janis Petrini Chair
Brenda Moore
Tom McGovern
Kurt Hein Vice Chair
Jim Bultema
Jim Mitchell
Greg Heath
Jonathan Moody
Ron Van Houten Tonja Moyer
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Kelly Jasperse Jim Kregel
Give to rescue & restore lives at meltrotter.org
MEMBER
METRO HEALTH – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 616.252.7200
www.metrohealth.net/donate
Michael D. Faas
Jennifer Wilson
President & CEO, Director, Metro Metro Health Health Hospital – University of Foundation Michigan Health
Year Established
Metro Health founded in 1942. Metro Health Hospital Foundation founded in 1992.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS The Metro Health Hospital Foundation presents three major fundraising events each year: the Hope and Healing Luncheon held in the spring, the Metro Way 5K/10K held in the summer at the Metro Health Village campus and the VITALity Gala held in the fall. While these three events form the cornerstone of the organization’s fundraising efforts, the Foundation is able to accept donations at any time and for specific priorities of the hospital. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer opportunities abound within Metro Health and the Metro Health Hospital Foundation. Volunteers help plan the major fundraising events, serve on ad-hoc and ongoing committees, and also help plan and run a number of other community events. Some projects present as year-round opportunities and others are one-day events; such as handing out water or directing runners where to turn at a race.
In 2017, the Metro Health Hospital Foundation founded the impACT Board, a group of professionals and rising philanthropists focused on community engagement and taking an active role in improving the health and wellbeing of our region. Community members may volunteer through the Metro Health Hospital Volunteer Services Department, 616-252-7009. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Every day, donors like you provide hope to local children who become sick or injured, men and women on a cancer journey, and many others facing a new diagnosis or life-altering prognosis. Your donation makes an immediate impact at Metro Health as your gift goes directly to the program or service you choose to support. Join us and other Metro Health Hospital Foundation donors to help those in need, to create a healthier community in which we live and to provide live-saving and health-restoring personal care. You can give hope and save lives.
Service Areas
• Board Games
The hospital’s service area spans 10 counties in west Michigan, including Allegan, Barry, Kent, Ionia, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa counties.
MISSION STATEMENT
METRO HEALTH has one simple mission: To improve the health and well-being of our communities. Whether welcoming new life into the world, helping someone run a race, keeping a grandmother or grandfather well enough to play with grandkids on the floor, or just plain helping someone feel better when they’re not well, we want everyone to achieve their healthiest life possible. And, we do it while keeping in mind something we call The Metro Way. In everything we do, we set the same four goals: to provide the best patient experience, the best employee experience, the best physician experience and the best community experience. We’re confident that when we do that, we will fulfill our mission and make our community a great place to live, work and play.
• Puzzles • New Stuffed Animals Developmentally appropriate toys & games are essential to providing children with opportunities to play in the hospital. DONATED ITEMS CAN BE SENT TO:
Metro Health Child Life Services 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW | Wyoming, MI 49519
Child Life Services is 100% donor funded. Metro Health Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Gifts to the Metro Health Hospital Foundation are tax deductible.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eva Aguirre Cooper
LauraAnn Gordon
Brandon Bissell
Carol Karr
Tommy Brann
Stephen J. Klotz
Chris Branoff
Barbara A. Mieras
Mike Damstra
Michael E. Mraz
Kaitlyn Disselkoen Swan
Lance Owens, D. O.
Michael Garrett
Jane Ross
Kim Gary
John Van Singel
Meg Goebel
Scott Webb
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• Decks of Cards • Stickers • Coloring Books & Crayons • Play Doh • Handheld Games
FOUNDATION EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Michael Faas President and CEO, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health FOUNDATION EMERITUS MEMBERS Christos Panopoulos Daniel Pfeiffer
We make a practice of getting to know you. It’s easy to feel like a patient. At Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, we want you to feel like a person. Choose a Metro Health physician who will take an active role in keeping you healthy, from wellness visits to coordinating care with specialists—and everything in between.
metrohealth.net/primary-care
THE SALVATION ARMY OF KENT COUNTY
1215 Fulton Street East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3849 (616) 459-3433
SAKentCounty.org
Major Glen Caddy Divisional Commander
Major Norman Grainger Divisional Secretary, Kent County Coordinator
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Red Kettle Christmas Campaign (November – December) Red Kettle Game with the Grand Rapids Griffins (December) Red Shield Event (May) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers from all walks of life support The Salvation Army and its many activities. Their time and commitment are essential to our success and enhance the effectiveness of our programs and services. Working in our food pantry, ringing bells at Christmas, bringing professional expertise to a committee, or volunteering with our Emergency Disaster Services team provides positive, rich experiences and offers opportunities for our volunteers to give back to their community.
Year Established 1883
Service Areas
Residents of all ages in Kent County receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services. These services range from emergency services (food assistance, utility assistance, and homelessness prevention), drug and alcohol rehabilitation, emergency disaster services, and summer camping experiences.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES The Salvation Army prides itself on being good stewards of the public’s generosity. So much in fact, that 82 cents of every dollar donated is used to directly support our programs and services. During a declared disaster, 100 percent of all donations are used to support emergency disaster services relief efforts. Meeting Human Needs: Individuals Served in 2016 • Helped to break the cycle of addiction for over 1,800 individuals through our Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services • Met physical, emotional and spiritual needs of over 1,000 individuals following a disaster — all through our Emergency Disaster Services • Provided a place of refuge to 25,000 senior citizens through our weekly Senior Programs • Offered vital human services (Food Assistance, Homelessness Prevention, Utility Assistance, Infant Health Program) to over 6,500 area housholds • Provided life-changing summer camping experiences for over 1,000 children at our Little Pine Island Camp
MISSION STATEMENT
THE SALVATION ARMY, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greg Conway Chair
Pastor James Jones Secretary
Ray Vander Weele Vice Chair
Barbara Hohman Treasurer
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We’re Here For Good.
Essential Services
The Salvation Army assists thousands of households in crisis each year with food and utility assistance.
Housing
The Salvation Army responds to those who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness.
Rehabilitation
The Adult Rehabilitation Center and Turning Point Programs empower people to overcome addictions.
Community Outreach The Salvation Army provides activities, community and spiritual guidance for children, adults and seniors.
Camping
Little Pine Island Camp gives childen and youth opportunities to learn and grow each summer.
L E A R N M O R E A B O U T T H E S A LV AT I O N A R M Y AT S A K E N T C O U N T Y. O R G .
MEMBER
SAMARITAS
207 E Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 356-1934
www.samaritas.org
Sam Beals CEO
Matt Pedersen Board Chair
Year Established 1934
Service Areas
Samaritas is one of the largest faith-based nonprofit health and human services organizations in the state, providing more than 70 programs in 44 cities across the Lower Peninsula Today, our list of services has grown to include: • Child adoption and foster care • Behavioral health • Family preservation • Senior living communities • Affordable living for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities • Home health care • Adult foster care homes for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities • Homeless family services And programs for refugees.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Save the Dates: • Samaritas Program Tour & Luncheon – April 25, 2018 • “Be The Rock” Celebration Dinner — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park — Sept 24, 2018 Our Ripple Effect: Over 19,000 people served across Michigan each year • 455 foster children found forever families • 20,841 meals served at our emergency shelter and community center • 4,556 refugees were resettled, taught English and provided with healthcare • Over 100 women who experienced homelessness, prison, and/or human trafficking received support to foster their independence • Over 1,600 families and seniors found ‘home sweet home’ through Samaritas Affordable Living • 70 adults with disabilities found inclusion, independence and dignity living in Samaritas’ home communities Join the movement and Be The Rock That Starts the Ripple!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you care about Children in Foster Care, Persons with Disabilities, Women in Transition, Refugees or Seniors — please CONNECT with us! You can Be the Rock That Starts the Ripple of Transformation in their lives. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES You can personally connect with the needs of a person in crisis or transition by contributing your customized Good Samaritan Care Kit. Kit opportunities include: Refugee Families: “Room in a Box” new item needs: • Kitchen – utensils, pots, small appliances, towels, bowls • Bedroom – child or adult – linens, pillows, lamps • Bathroom – towels, toiletries, shower curtain, floor mats • Living Room – lamps, picture frames, curtains, décor Children in Foster Care: • Age and gender specific bags • Backpacks with school items • Pillows & linens, pajamas, socks, underwear • Personal care items • Stuffed animal or books. Seniors: • Personal care items • Books, puzzles and games • Sweaters • Hats & gloves. For more information, please visit our website: www.samaritas.org/donate or please contact Joel Lautenbach 616.916.0575 or jlaut@ samaritas.org
It is in these communities that we seek to connect, empower and transform lives, launching an unending ripple effect of transformation.
MISSION STATEMENT
FOR OVER 80 YEARS, the mission of Samaritas has stayed the same: to serve people as an expression of the love of Christ. Regardless of faith or belief system, we open our hearts and doors to all populations. We meet people in the center of their need, serving their whole person and empowering them to realize their full potential.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Asmus
Mary Anne Jones
Todd Perkins
Daniel Carter
Michael Kneale
Sarah Prues Hecker
Michelle Gaggini
Bishop Donald Kreiss
Mark Stanko
Dale Gerard
David Morin
Marion Turowski
Carol Goss
Matthew Pedersen
Brett VanderKamp
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