volunteerism
Hundreds of volunteers serve local veterans during Operation United
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 05-20-2019 under NONPROFITS
On Friday, May 17, more than 300 volunteers came together for one purpose: to serve local veterans. Heart of West Michigan United Way recruited 318 volunteers for Operation United, a day of outdoor landscaping, repair projects, and construction at...
Volunteers Secure Millions in Tax Credits for Local Families
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 02-21-2019 under NONPROFITS
“Doing a tax return’s like doing a story problem, and how much fun is that?” Chris MacDonald knows a lot about story problems. A former high school math teacher with over 15 years’ experience as a volunteer tax preparer, she...
Growing community through art: Heartside Gallery and Studio
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Walking into Heartside Gallery and Studio, the first thing you notice is how active the space is. The Studio and Gallery space blend where artists create and show off art. Volunteers and Neighbor artists move through the space, busy with activity....
Custer to focus on building creativity on northwest side Habitat for Humanity house
by (rachelcc)
Submitted 04-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
One of the great things about Grand Rapids is the community's investment in itself and its members. In a conversation I recently had with Todd Custer, Vice President of Sales-Architecture Products, Furniture and Technology at Custer, he...
Teen celebrates birthday, Valentine's Day by volunteering
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Rachel Rounds of Evart, Michigan, is celebrating her 18th birthday. “I just got back from a mission trip to Africa, and I was thinking about different things to do for my birthday, maybe going to see a...
Local volunteer is coming back to giving back
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 06-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
By: Jason Holton, Heart of West Michigan United Way volunteer My return to volunteering has taken longer than I would have liked. That comes off a little like I knew I would come back to it, like there was some timeline that I had witnessed...
Holiday Volunteer Events!
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 12-02-2011 under NONPROFITS
There's nothing quite like volunteering to get you into the holiday spirit. And there's nothing like the holidays to bring you lots of fun ways to volunteer! Click here to read about all of them! There's something for everyone: For the...
Local organizations need your help to make this holiday special for those in need
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 11-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt This holiday and winter season, there are many opportunities to give the gift of your time...
Help the Children's Museum say goodbye to "Curious George" exhibit
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 09-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
Our friends at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum have requested assistance with their Curious George Exhibit "load out" on October 4th. They are looking for 10-15 people to help disassemble the large exhibit. It will require some...
SBV of the Week: Event Photographer
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 09-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
Each week the Volunteer Center will highlight an exciting skill-based volunteer (SBV) opportunity found on our Volunteer Solutions website. This week's SBV opportunity comes from Disability Advocates: Photographer Needed! Disability...