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Grand Rapids Community Foundation (MI)
Grand Rapids Community Foundation leads the community in making positive, sustainable change. Through its grantmaking and leadership initiatives it helps to foster academic achievement, build economic prosperity, achieve healthy ecosystems, encourage healthy people, support social enrichment, and create vibrant neighborhoods.
Web Address
www.grfoundation.org
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Twitter - @GRCommFound
Web Address
www.grfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @GRCommFound
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Community journalism is a way to let your voice be heard
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Our free session will include a light lunch and will be held at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, an organization that also champions...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Our free session will include a light lunch and will be held at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, an organization that also champions...more
Green team finishes summer work for Rogue River initative
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project is funded by the Frey Foundation, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the Wege...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project is funded by the Frey Foundation, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the Wege...more
Top five reasons to join The Rapidian's Intro to Community Journalism session on August 18
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Our second event will be a Community Journalism Workshop on Monday, August 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Our second event will be a Community Journalism Workshop on Monday, August 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community...more
Nonprofit cybersecurity key to serving community responsibly, experts say
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
In the same vein, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation has begun working with the Council of Michigan Foundations to put...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
In the same vein, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation has begun working with the Council of Michigan Foundations to put...more
$1M in scholarships investment in students, community
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The more than $1 million in scholarships awarded to 630 students by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation is...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The more than $1 million in scholarships awarded to 630 students by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation is...more
GR Foundation awards $1 million in scholarships
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – For the third year in a row, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded over $1 million dollars...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – For the third year in a row, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded over $1 million dollars...more
Still time for registration discount for Reeds Lake Trail Blazer run
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Proceeds from registration support the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation's efforts to maintain, preserve and enhance the Reeds Lake...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Proceeds from registration support the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation's efforts to maintain, preserve and enhance the Reeds Lake...more
How a $2M grant is helping teachers, principals improve student outcomes
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
A four-year, $2 million Steelcase Foundation grant to Education Trust-Midwest to provide greater support and coaching to teachers at five schools...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
A four-year, $2 million Steelcase Foundation grant to Education Trust-Midwest to provide greater support and coaching to teachers at five schools...more
College names director of endowed and planned giving
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
“I think we have a really strong Laker and West Michigan culture of philanthropy,” Bovee said. “As the ... Inforum Professional Women's Alliance and both the Western...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
“I think we have a really strong Laker and West Michigan culture of philanthropy,” Bovee said. “As the ... Inforum Professional Women's Alliance and both the Western...more
Free college program for Grand Rapids students expanding
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The scholarships are provided to any state school by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, after financial aid and other scholarships are...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The scholarships are provided to any state school by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, after financial aid and other scholarships are...more
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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise
To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.