The latest issue of PARTNERS in community, a magazine by Grand Rapids Community Foundation, focuses on love and legacy. Waiting for you are features on donor partners who love West Michigan and have built their legacies here. You'll read about the impact of our Fund for Community Good over time, and learn about recent grantmaking from Black Legacy and Somos Comunidad funds. Read the entire magazine here.

How We Give: Partners in Creating a Philanthropic Legacy

In the “How We Give” series, we highlight donor partners who are making gifts that accomplish their specific philanthropic goals. In this article, Bill and Karen Lawrence share how they partner to make giving decisions as a couple, and why they partner with the Community Foundation. Click here to read.

Black Legacy Fund + Somos Comunidad Fund: Recent Grantmaking

Black Legacy Fund and Somos Comunidad Fund, two Field of Interest funds of Grand Rapids Community Foundation, recently held competitive grant rounds. Each fund has a volunteer advisory committee that reflects the communities they prioritize and serve. Click here to read a summary of each fund's focus areas and to see the organizations awarded grants.

A Legacy Thoughtfully Planned and Well Lived

What will your legacy be? There are many ways to give and many causes to support. Bertil Kenneth Larm was a partner of Grand Rapids Community Foundation for many years. He included the Community Foundation in his estate plans, leaving gifts to create a philanthropic legacy reflecting the humble and generous way he lived. Click here to read.

Fund for Community Good Over Time

Over the years, the Community Foundation’s endowment has allowed us to provide funds to support the parts of our community that need it most. Looking back, we can see how grants have made a big difference. Learn about some of the projects, initiatives and decades of support that have shaped key parts of our community’s story by clicking here to read.

More included in the magazine: 

• A column on the issue theme, "Love and Legacy" from LaSandra Gaddy, president and CEO
• An article exploring the ways the Community Foundation has invested in community through our Fund for Community Good over the years
• Updates on recent staff changes, our new donation page and welcoming two new members to our Board of Trustees.

View this issue of PARTNERS in community at GRFoundation.org/Partners