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The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation is pleased to announce its latest grant awards to local nonprofits advancing work that aligns with Rotary’s Areas of Focus. We are honored to support organizations that are making a lasting impact in our community. Girls Choral Academy Michael Sadler Foundation Grand Rapids Children's Museum Covenant House Michigan Revive & Thrive Project Hand2Hand
Three cheers for Jodi van Haren as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Michigan. A leader, parent, and entrepreneur, Jodi is well qualified to be a Rotarian: JOB JOB: Founder and CEO of Advantage Mechanical-Refrigeration, Inc. of Cedar Springs BUSINESS FOCUS: Commercial/industrial plumbing, heating & A/C install, maintenance and service in Michigan and Florida AWARDS: Michigan’s Best Small Business, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan 8(a) Graduate of the Year, 2025 Contractor of the Year by the MICHIGAN PLUMBING & MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 🚿 FAMILY: Husband Brian and children Aaron, Alexa, Darion, Mallory, and Maiya FUN FACT: Has 5 sweet grandkids ages 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 👶 READING: The Bible 😇 3 ADJECTIVES: Faithful, compassionate and transparent FARTHEST TRAVELED: Italy 🍝 YUCK/YUM: Pickles🥒/Filet mignon SUPRISING: Tribal member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians ROTARY REASON: A helper at heart who loves business networking & young entrepreneurs VOLUNTEERING: Member of Construction Allies in Action Steering Committee, a leader in her church, and leading a DivorceCare support group for individuals navigating separation and divorce. A special thank you to Jodi's sponsors, Amaad Hardy and Matt Tiedgen.
It’s Mixer time! Rotarians this is the place to be!!
🚨 Madeleine Samuels of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids has joined the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Michigan. 🚨 Maddie is such a great fit for the club because: HIGHER ED: Grand Valley State University alum JOB JOB: Major Gifts Officer PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Community organizer for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Associate Director of Development at Degage Ministries HOBBIES: Singing, writing music, strength training💪🏼, and hiking🥾on the Lakeshore FUN FACT: Plays 3 instruments COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION: Interact Club FARTHEST TRAVELED: Spain YUCK/YUM: Oysters😋/Apple sauce🍎 VOLUNTEERING: Board President, Michigan Youth Education Fund SURPRISING: Never been to the UP ROTARY REASON: Expand her network and grow a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs and Rotary. A special thanks to her sponsors, Craig Clark and Dwight Bowman II.
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