Help Raise a Paw-some Service Dog

A national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities is calling on dog lovers in West Michigan to volunteer to foster puppies.

Celebrate Asian Culture Two Ways This Winter

This winter, the Holland Rotary Club is inviting residents to embrace and celebrate Asian culture with two special events.

Join the Laughter: Volunteer for Gilda’s LaughFest 2025

Grand Rapids’ beloved celebration of laughter, Gilda’s LaughFest, is back for its 15th year and volunteers are needed!

Santa Paws to the Rescue

The Humane Society of West Michigan is kicking off the holiday season with a series of events and fundraising campaigns aimed at finding loving homes for shelter pets

VIP Tickets to Cheers for Charity Still Up for Grabs!

Calling all foodies, beer lovers, and wine enthusiasts—this is the exclusive event you won’t want to miss!

Local organizations bank $1.2 million in grants

Bank of America marked its annual “Day of Giving” in Grand Rapids with a spotlight on its 2024 nonprofit partners

Toy Donations Needed for Hospitalized Children

Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan is calling on the community to help make Christmas a little brighter for families with children in area hospitals.

Rise in food insecurity sparks food bank expansion

As food insecurity continues to impact communities across Michigan, Feeding America West Michigan is set to open a new headquarters and distribution center in Kentwood.

A celebration that’s for the birds

Looking for a cool change to your Halloween routine?

Sounds Like Michigan at Wealthy Theatre

A celebration of Michigan music is slated for November 23 at the Historic Wealthy Theatre.

Wege & Whiskers?

The Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership is inviting the community to make a “pawsitive impact” on pets in the West Michigan community. 

Taste of Generosity

As America grapples with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, 22 Michigan restaurants are uniting for a Day of Giving fundraiser.

Save the date for Retriever Fever!

West Michigan families and their four-legged best friends are invited to attend Paws with a Cause’s fourth annual Retriever Fever!

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and partners unite for food drive

As kids across Grand Rapids gear up for the new school year, Blessings in a Backpack has teamed up with NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Expanding and enriching cultural life

St. Cecilia Music Center has announced Ellen Arlinsky, Mary Bloom and Kate McGarry as the 2024 honorees of the esteemed Helen DeVos Legacy Award.

Get ready to paw-ty!

A local fundraiser is inviting pets and their people to dress to the nines.

Sisters seek farm volunteers

Projects include land maintenance, harvesting, canning produce, farm chores and a variety of seasonal tasks on the Center’s working farm.

Griffins team up to fight hunger

The Grand Rapids Griffins have teamed up with a longstanding Michigan bank to help Kids’ Food Basket on its mission to reduce hunger.

Gift confirms foundation’s commitment to the arts

A local foundation has pledged to fund the chair of Grand Rapids Symphony's music director for an additional three years.

Annual jazzy Bash hits HOME

W.Y.C.E. – West Michigan’s only independent community radio station– will hold its 22nd annual fundraiser at the B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW., 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2023.

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