2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

WEAVING TOGETHER CONNECTIONS
FOR A STRONGER REGION

Self-reliance and interdependence. Innovation and tradition. The energy of youth and wisdom of maturity. Receiving gifts and giving back. Differences criss-cross our region. This year’s annual report focuses on the good things that happen when diverse people, ideas, talents, and resources come together.

grants

Healthy foods strengthen the fabric of community

Summer pop-ups strengthen the fabric of rural communities through access to fresh, healthy foods.

GRANTS

New businesses add to small-town texture

Two entrepreneurs reimagine old buildings adding to the vibrancy of their town’s main street.

BUSINESS FINANCE

business finance

kids plus

Learning is interwoven with friendship and fun

Older adults and young children seamlessly weave friendship and fun into the Reading Pals program.

KIDS PLUS

Generosity threaded through with gratitude

A Grand Rapids-area couple’s giving is stitched from close-knit connections.

FUNDING PARTNERS

funding partners

trustees/staff

Look back at last year and ahead to the next

Highlights of fiscal year 2018-2019 and a glimpse at some of the work underway in 2019-2020.

LOOK BACK/LOOK AHEAD