Here are a few ways you can join Grand Rapids Community Foundation in its work to help low income and first generation students succeed:

1. Share your time and talents with a child by becoming a YES Program mentor (see Good Growth Experiences for more information).  Learn more by contacting Ruth Bishop at 616.454.1751 x103 or rbishop@grfoundation.org.
2. Serve on a grant selection committee.  Spaces periodically become available and it is important to have committee members with the right skills.  To inquire about committee service, please contact Cris Kooyer at 616.454.1751 x118 or ckooyer@grfoundation.org.
3. Explore other local mentoring or volunteer opportunities.  To search local volunteer opportunities, click here:  www.volunteercentergr.org.  To search for mentoring opportunities with local organizations, click here:  www.kentcountymentoring.org. 
4. Make a gift of any size to the Community Foundation's Fund for Academic Achievement.  You may donate online or contact a member of the Community Foundation's development staff at 616.454.1751 to learn more about your options for making a lasting difference.
5. Establish a scholarship fund in your name or in honor of a loved one.  To learn more, please contact Gina Bovee at 616.454.1751 x113 or gbovee@grfoundation.org.