Charity events

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

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

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

An African American cultural center is launching a major fundraising campaign.

A new bakery that provides women with an opportunity for meaningful work has opened its doors.

A 5K run to benefit a music therapy program at Franciscan Life Process Center of Lowell is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7. 

D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s, the oldest child welfare nonprofit in the region, has announced the opening of a $13.9 million headquarters facility.

A local radio station known for an upbeat variety of adult contemporary music set a goal to collect 100 coats for people who need help staying warm this winter.

It's been nearly 10 days since the deadly earthquake that's claimed 33,000 lives in Turkey and Syria.

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.

A charity that was founded to further the studies of cystic fibrosis made a significant donation to Corewell Health recently.

The internationally acclaimed percussion show “Stomp” has partnered with food banks across the country to “Stomp Out Hunger.” 

The annual Red Door Gala takes place tonight, March 16, at Frederik Meijer Gardens, concluding a week of standup comedy and celebrating the thousands of lives impacted by Gilda’s Club.

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

An event designed to celebrate Black culture and to support students of color will return to Grand Rapids July 28-30.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum announced the community leaders who will be honored at the annual Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala.

Did you resolve to be more active this year? Do you love beautiful walks through wetlands and woods? Do you love cute dogs? Do you want to win something? Do you love wearing costumes? Do you want to help local seniors?

SpartanNash associates in Grand Rapids did their part recently at a Helping Hands Day event, offering manual labor and other services to area nonprofits. 

Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry is in immediate need of donations and area disc golfers, once again, are coming to the rescue with an annual tournament aimed at restocking the pantry. 

An annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association aims to draw attention to a rise in cardiovascular disease-related deaths.