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WHY IS LEGACY IMPORTANT? “Legacy is important because it allows one to focus on the big picture. It forces us to think about our life and how we can impact future generations. It redirects our thinking from inward to outward. Our legacy is impacted by the actions we take each and every day.” Stan Vander Roest Community Foundation chief financial officer
Diana R. Sieger President Ashley René Lee Vice President, Strategic Communications Kate Luckert Schmid Vice President, Program
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Stan Vander Roest Chief Financial Officer Marilyn W. Zack Vice President, Development
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY TO BE? “As we make investments in our community, we have to ensure that financial opportunities are available to all. I was prompted in my heart to want to leave a legacy personally. There are many things that I’ve experienced, and I want to make sure those opportunities are available to others.” Reneé Williams Community Foundation trustee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kyle D. Caldwell (Chair) Reneé Williams (Vice Chair) Noah Chun Ken Fawcett, M.D. Thomas Kyros Emily Loeks Brandy Lovelady Mitchell, Ed. D. Ana Ramirez-Saenz Richard Roane Kathleen B. Vogelsang Daniel Williams, Ed. D.
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Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. Over the last 100 years, people who care about the future of Kent County have built the Community Foundation through their time, financial resources and thought partnership. Our partners - donors, nonprofits, leaders, doers and more - consistently trust us to help bring key issues to the forefront to build community will, investment and collaboration needed to inspire change.
quarterly publication of Grand Rapids Community Foundation Contributing writers: Ashley René Lee, Heather Gill Fox, Audra Hartges-Stern, Diana R. Sieger, Joan Huyser-Honig Graphic Design: Michele Keren Design
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TO HEAR MORE PERSPECTIVES ON LEGACY, FLIP TO PAGE 9.
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PARTNERS IN LEGACY
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CREATING LASTING LEGACIES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
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VISUALIZING LEGACY
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON LEGACY
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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
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ENDURING LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS
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EXPLORING PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY
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METZ LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
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THIS & THAT
Photography: Alfield Reeves Photography, Bird + Bird Studio, Isabel Media Studios Copyediting: Joan Huyser-Honig
PARTNERS in community
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY TO BE? “Years ago, when I was new to Grand Rapids and just beginning my professional career, Chuck Royce told me to start small and support organizations and programs for which I have a passion. ‘Do that,’ he said, ‘and your ability and commitment will grow and grow.’ Chuck’s wise advice has been a good compass. I would like my philanthropic legacy to result in continued support of musical and fine arts programs, justice for the poor and underserved and support for LGBTQ programs and initiatives in our community.”
SUMMER 2022 | Issue 92