GRAND RAPIDS FIRST ANNUAL GIVING DAY

We are a fast growing small nonprofit with great impact in the community but we consitently struggle due to low or no funding. Thanks Erika for this opporutnity, the Giving Day inititive should be a great opporunity to collaborate with Like-minded leaders and organizations to pull more resources to ensure we can make bigger impact together!

A Mother's Touch is getting involved with GR Giving Day for an opportunity to meet other great non profits and to share with community how our program impacts our community.

We are involved with GR Giving Day so that we can share AYA with more members of the community. We are excited to have AYA spotlighted and celebrated and we cannot wait to share all that we do!

Ama believes in the power of collaborative impact. We are joining forces with 49 other organizations to showcase what’s possible when we link arms and drive toward a collective goal. Ama believes in the power of WE.

GR Giving Day gives Arbor Circle the opportunity to connect with community members who want to support the wellbeing of the children, youth, adults and families we serve through our wide range of counseling, case management, and family services.

At AMP, we're committed to transforming our city's economic landscape by addressing critical challenges in diversity and opportunity. Through Arts Marketplace, we're proud to support over 70 minority-owned startups and artisans. Your support on GR Giving Day helps us continue this vital mission, fostering growth and opportunity in our community.

We are a part of giving day to meet and network with the wonderful organizations involved and to help raise funds for all of them.

At Blue Diamonds, we're involved in GR Giving Day because we believe in the power of collective action to uplift our community. This day is about more than just donations—it's about coming together to support the organizations that are driving real change in Grand Rapids. By participating, we're helping to create opportunities, provide essential resources, and strengthen the foundation of our city. It's a chance to contribute to meaningful change, support underserved communities, and be part of something bigger than ourselves. Together, we can create opportunities, provide resources, and build a stronger, more resilient city. Let's make a difference, one donation at a time.

Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR) proudly joins Giving Tuesday to celebrate female-founded, innovative nonprofits making a difference in West Michigan. BGR's involvement goes beyond bringing world-class theater to the city; it’s about uplifting local efforts that transform lives and strengthen the community. By shining a light on these remarkable organizations, BGR calls on everyone to unite in this movement, fostering meaningful, lasting change together. Let’s empower our community and be part of something bigger.

Community of Hearts is excited to share our message and collaborate with other non-profits!

Community on Canvas is a nonprofit organization that connects people through art to strengthen and enrich communities. The term "Canvas" represents the idea that the world is our canvas, where everyone’s creativity has a place. We focus on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion while promoting health, wellness, and disability awareness. Through meaningful community engagement, we encourage creative expression to build connections that inspire and uplift. Our work is guided by three key programs: Leadership on Canvas, Care on Canvas, and pARTies, each dedicated to engaging people of all backgrounds in collaborative art experiences.

The Deborah House/Project is involved in GR Giving Day to raise awareness concerning single parent families in West Michigan. We would like to share our work of providing resources and vital support to families. We are excited to meet other non-profits who share our passion and care for our community.

Participating in Giving Day GR will raise awareness about my nonprofit. It’s a great way to educate others and bring attention to important issues that affect the youth in our community. This will be a new opportunity and innovative opportunity for the Grand Rapids community to support great causes that impact the lives of the community in a multitude of ways.

Thriving parks and sustainable urban forest that actively support our community’s economic, environmental, and cultural health.

We are involved in GR Giving Day because we believe every teen mom deserves to feel supported, loved, and empowered. Our mission is to walk alongside these young women, helping them transition from isolation to community, and providing them with the resources, mentorship, and mental health support they need to thrive. By participating in GR Giving Day, we're not just raising funds; we're investing in the future of these moms and their children, ensuring they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Grand Rapids Police Foundation is excited to be involved in the first GR Giving Day. We look forward to sharing the mission of our Foundation and share with the GR community our commitment to the GRPD AND the people they serve.

At Heart of West Michigan United Way, we are dedicated to building a thriving community for all. We believe that access to stable housing is fundamental to the success of our neighbors. Through our Eviction Prevention program, we support families in Kent County who are at risk of losing their homes. Our involvement in GR Giving Day amplifies these efforts, allowing us to help more individuals and families remain safely housed and prevent the devastating effects of homelessness and instability. By participating, you join us in strengthening our community and ensuring that housing remains within reach for all.

As an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health challenges through employment opportunities, we believe in the power of community support. GR Giving Day aligns with our mission to uplift those in need and create lasting change. By joining this initiative, we're able to extend our reach and continue providing critical resources and support to those who need it most, helping them achieve financial independence and well-being. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Grand Rapids.

Hope for Single Moms is thrilled to join GR Giving Day, a dynamic movement uniting our community to make a difference! This is an opportunity to spotlight the incredible potential of single moms, rally support and raise vital funds, which will allow them to return to school for a career education. With your help, these women can achieve their dream of financial independence, their children can reach their full potential, and their families become stronger and more stable. Join us in this exciting opportunity to transform single mom families and move them from poverty to prosperity!

Every neighborhood deserves to be safe and nurturing. At Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, we understand that public art is a powerful tool for creating such environments. Our work turns ordinary spaces into extraordinary places. Streets, sidewalks, and parks become filled with color, life, and inspiration. And the impact goes far beyond beautification. It drives measurable improvements in community health, public safety, and social connection. Your Giving Tuesday donation enables us to expand our work into more and more neighborhoods, and unleash the power of art to cultivate safer, more nurturing neighborhoods where everyone can flourish.

Meaning In Colors Career Mentoring and Transitional Housing continues vision by providing youth and families with youth the knowledge of Financial Literacy, Sustainable Employment Opportunities that provide a livable wage and Transitional Housing placement. We meet the needs of individuals to ensure secure housing aligning with our guidelines as well as our partners.

Everything we do centers on inspiring and growing women in technology. MCWT is on a mission to help women consider, advance and stay in tech here in Michigan. We work to broadly reach young girls to get them to consider technology and deeply connect with women who choose the technology path. Every business in Michigan has a stake in building a thriving, diverse pool of tech talent. Help us build that community by partnering with MCWT and gaining access to tomorrow’s technology leaders.

Every day through various programming and events New City Kids has been loving kids for change for 30 years!!! With a heavy focus on the youth of our community who are experiencing challenges in accessing resources whether financial or social supports we connect with them to give them opportunities of hope for their future. We work together with them to open their pathway to empowerment through college prep, on-site employment internship opportunities, introduction to various industries and career paths, tutoring, musical instruction, and empowering the teens to lead the next generation to those pathways as well. We believe this changes the trajectory not only of the lives we serve but also the trajectory of future generations. We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our donors and partners that make this work possible. It truly takes a village and we all play a significant role whether through personal connection or financial contribution. We need and are grateful for all of our village.

As a grassroots organization, we understand the barriers that small businesses experience in their journey to becoming successful. We want to be apart of a solution to highlight the amazing resources that are in our community that are changing lives. We want to be a part of the change we want to see.

GR Giving Day is an opportunity to amplify the work of nonprofit organizations that may be overlooked otherwise. The STEM Greenhouse is doing amazing work and serving almost 1000 students in our community and GR Giving day allows us to tell our story to a broader audience.

Envision a global movement dedicated to empowering individuals to discover their unique purpose, overcome obstacles, and ignite their inner fire to fulfill their life's calling. A world where people no longer feel lost, broken, or lack clarity in their meaning or purpose, because they embarked on the transformative journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment to reach their full potential. Grand Rapids Giving Day will serve as a pivotal launchpad, propelling our mission to touch lives and spread this empowering message across the globe.

The Storehouse of Community Resources is excited to participate in Grand Rapids Giving Day, which mirrors our mission of amplifying impact in the community. This initiative highlights how collective funding can multiply the support provided to nonprofits, similar to how we amplify the impact of product donations. By joining this effort, we join in the support of a diverse range of organizations, particularly those led by women and people of color, and contribute to creating lasting positive change. This partnership is a powerful way to extend financial support to many organizations in our community.

At Taylor Made Re-entry, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between communities, law enforcement, and justice-impacted citizens. Through our reentry support programs, specialized education for law enforcement, and civic engagement initiatives, we empower these groups to work together for mutual understanding and positive change. By participating in Grand Rapids Giving Day, you’re helping us continue this critical work, ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to thrive.

Our work at The Dollar Difference provides us with so much joy and purpose as we bring people together to support the West Michigan foster and adoptive community. Collaboration is at the heart of our organization, and we love that the focus of the GR Giving Day aligns with that same sentiment. It was an easy "yes" for us to be involved with the GR Giving Day, and to join forces with other female-founded, grassroots nonprofits and celebrate all of our contributions to the West Michigan community and beyond. We are excited that this platform will allow us to share our mission with so many people and also provide us with the opportunity to learn more about other nonprofits that are serving our community so faithfully.

Upcycle Bikes is honored and excited to participate in GR Giving Day. Our mission is to provide bikes as an affordable mode of transportation to those with severe financial constraints. Our efforts, though, are not about the bike. Instead, Upcycle Bikes is focused on building community and accessing community resources to those seeking greater independence, opportunity, and stability in their lives. So by participating in GR Giving Day, we feel welcomed into yet another Grand Rapids area community focused on directing resources to where they are most in need. As a relatively young organization, we also rely on partners to leverage access to resources and capacity growth. GR Giving Day provides organizations such as ours the opportunity to share our mission and our impact to a broader community of Grand Rapids philanthropists and supporters. We so appreciate the opportunity to be a part of GR Giving Day.

We are committed to empower and engage with our Asian communities to meet the needs of individuals and families in the areas of access to healthcare, education and civic engagement.

WAIAM supports GR Giving Day to be part of the collective effort to raise visibility for grassroots, women-led, and innovative nonprofits. Our mission aligns with the efforts of supporting and promoting the advancement of all women toward their goals to create a positive impact on their communities and beyond.