Thank-you!

"On behalf of the Allendale Public School Board, I would like to extend sincere gratitude for supporting our staff and special programming.  the teacher mini-grants that we have been awarded will enhance lessons and engage students to help them discover success.  Thank you for encouraging professional development for our teachers."

~ Catherine Ceglarek, Superintendent of Allendale Public Schools

"We thank the Foundation for the generous grant for the Habitat build at 5216 Windfield in Allendale.  Thank you for sharing our vision of strengthening families and communities through service to God through partnerships,  house building, and affordable home ownership."

~Pam Doty-Nation and Brenda DenHouten, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

"On behalf of the Safe Kids Lakeshore, I would like to thank the Foundation for funding the Allendale Safe Kids in operating a monthly car seat inspection station at the Township fire station.  We appreciate the collaboration of agencies such as the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, Allendale Charter Township, and the Foundation to assist in helping to prevent injuries and deaths to our community's children."

~ Kim Francis, Program Coordinator

“Due to the generosity of the Foundation, the Library was able to purchase materials in Spanish format to better meet the needs of our growing, yet vastly underserved, sector of our community.  With the grant monies we were able to purchase over 60 items in various formats and various reading levels to create a solid “starter” collection for our Spanish section.”

~ Rob Bristow, Director of the Allendale Library

“The grant given to the Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative allowed 54 youths in Allendale to benefit from having a caring adult role model in their life.  The experience has brought more to the Allendale community that we anticipated, and we truly appreciate your support!.”

~ Lisa Bottomley, Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative

"Thank you for supporting the Rape Aggression Defense program by providing funds for us to purchase the safety gear.  We have received great feedback from the women in the classes and look forward to continuing the program’s success."

~ Deputy Kerri Cannata, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

"Thank you so much for your gift!  It came at a time of great need and we really appreciate not only the money, but also all that you do!  Many blessings!"

~ Kari Wiersma, Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Allendale

"On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and those we serve, please accept our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our services and our community!  Thank-you!"

~ Cindee Maxwell, American Red Cross in Allendale

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