The Honeytones to headline Rockford benefit concert
The Honeytones will take the stage Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Rockford’s Garden Club Park for an evening of music with an international mission.
AgeWell Services removes waitlists, expanding lifeline for older adults in West Michigan
Access to food and medical care recently became faster and more reliable for thousands of older adults across West Michigan.
Walk, run or roll with PAWS
An evening at Millennium Park this August will offer West Michigan residents the chance to make every step count.
Paws on the patio
A local partnership helping seniors access veterinary care for their pets is getting a boost from a community fundraiser later this month in downtown Grand Rapids.
Ready, set, RendeZoo!
If there’s one fundraiser Grand Rapidians should have on their summer social calendars, it’s RendeZoo at John Ball Zoo.
Save the date: 2026 Blocktail Par-tee
BISSELL Pet Foundation is teeing up one of West Michigan’s most beloved summer fundraisers as the annual Blocktail Party returns.
Muskegon charity focuses on access as barriers to aid persist
In Muskegon County, the Muskegon Rescue Mission has been quietly evolving for more than a century—adapting to meet the needs of a community where the face of poverty is constantly changing.
Earth Day, Arbor Day & Tree City USA
Across West Michigan, the stretch between Earth Day and Arbor Day feels less like two separate observances and more like a natural progression.
Gavels down, gloves on
Judges and staff from the 61st District Court recently volunteered with local nonprofits across Grand Rapids.
Sip and support GRPM at Collections & Cocktails
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host its annual Collections & Cocktails fundraiser on May 21.
Kitten Caboodle: helping tiny arrivals thrive
As spring settles across West Michigan, animal welfare advocates are bracing for an annual surge that arrives as predictably as the warmer weather: kitten season.
LaughFest returns with five days of comedy for a cause
Laughter takes center stage in Grand Rapids this week as the 16th annual LaughFest brings five days of stand-up, improv and variety shows to venues across the city—and beyond.
Posters for People gives back
GLC Live at 20 Monroe has donated $6,441.80 from its 2025 Posters for People program to the local nonprofit i understand.
Unleash the love and help ‘Therapy Dogs’ reach goal
For nearly a quarter-century, West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. has been delivering comfort, companionship, and joy to individuals across West Michigan, one wag at a time.
Bubbles & Brews Bash pops into a new home at The Gilmore
If your December calendar needs a little sparkle, WYCE’s 24th annual Bubbles & Brews Bash is ready to deliver.
Funk, film, and purple for a purpose
Grand Rapids is turning purple this November as creativity, community, and cause collide at the Mosaic Film Experience Funkraiser.
A hundred reasons to love local art
Art lovers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will want to mark their calendars for Grand Valley Artists’ third annual art sale.
Hat Trick for hunger
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue across Michigan—and one that continues to affect thousands of families close to home.
Step up for Veterans this November
As Veterans Day approaches, Grand Rapids residents have a chance to honor local service members in a meaningful way.
Mitch Albom brings his story to Wealthy for a cause
What do Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and a once-in-a-lifetime evening in Grand Rapids have in common?
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