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SEEDS OF CHANGE ANNIVERSARY SHARING CAMPAIGN:

We are currently in Round 1 Voting to narrow 25 applicants down to 3 finalists. You have 45 days left to vote in this round. The top 3 finalists in our SHARING CAMPAIGN will be announced at our First Friday Event on August 2, 2024. These finalists will be awarded a $500 budget to create a marketing video for their Non-Profit that will be presented at our Harvest Fund Fest event on October 11, 2024. The total dollar amount awarded to the winner depends on your contributions! We need your vote AND and your financial support! Donate to our SEEDS

By |June 18th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on SEEDS OF CHANGE ANNIVERSARY SHARING CAMPAIGN:

SEEDS OF CHANGE ANNIVERSARY SHARING CAMPAIGN:

We are currently in Round 1 Voting to narrow 25 applicants down to 3 finalists. You have 46 days left to vote in this round. The top 3 finalists in our SHARING CAMPAIGN will be announced at our First Friday Event on August 2, 2024. These finalists will be awarded a $500 budget to create a marketing video for their Non-Profit that will be presented at our Harvest Fund Fest event on October 11, 2024. The total dollar amount awarded to the winner depends on your contributions! We need your vote AND your financial support! Donate to our SEEDS OF

By |June 17th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on SEEDS OF CHANGE ANNIVERSARY SHARING CAMPAIGN:

GRACF donors continue to offer amazing support to area students through scholarships

In 2024, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) administered education funding to Greater Itasca area students through over 90 scholarships funded by area donors.   Some of those 90+ scholarships offered multiple scholarships which resulted in a total of 199 scholarships worth $329,000 awarded to Greater Itasca area students. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our donors for continuing their tradition of funding scholarships for area students,” says Mindy Nuhring, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. “It’s wonderful to see so many community members, past and present, coming together to invest in the

By |June 15th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on GRACF donors continue to offer amazing support to area students through scholarships

We have 51 Days to go until our initial voting for our 3 finalists comes to a close

ITASCA YOUTH FOR CHRIST: WHAT IS YOUR MISSION/VISION: To care for, mentor and build relationships with youth through a Christ-centered approach by providing opportunities that are safe, inviting and non-judgemental. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN OPERATION? 54 Years WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST SUCCESS SINCE YOU BEGAN OPERATIONS? For over 54 years, we've been providing distinctive spaces tailored to older teens, spanning from our Crossroads Youth Center to Campus Life Programs in three community areas. These environments serve as a safe place, nurturing young individuals with the support of compassionate adults who guide them through the challenges of adolescence.

By |June 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on We have 51 Days to go until our initial voting for our 3 finalists comes to a close

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