COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT
LEARN HOW ROCKFORD IS BUILDING A BETTER WORLD
Our work continues to be grounded in a simple belief: strong communities are built through intentional partnership and purpose.
Not just better places to live, learn, heal or work, but stronger, more connected and more resilient communities. This commitment has shaped Rockford for decades and it continues to be one of the most important measures of our success.
As always, meaningful impact begins with people. We are grateful for the incredible community nonprofits and partners who show up every day to serve others, addressing essential needs such as workforce development, food security, affordable housing, education, mental health support and so much more. Our 2025 Community Impact Report highlights their remarkable work and the many ways they help our communities thrive.
From expanded trade partner outreach and workforce development initiatives to enhanced student job shadows, hard hat tours and donation drives, we remain committed to creating lasting, positive impact. In every interaction and on every project, our goal is to leave each community stronger than we found it.
At the end of the day, we are proud of what we build, but we are even more proud of the lives we touch and the people we uplift through our work. Thank you to our committed community partners and to our Rockford team members whose generosity, compassion and service continue to make a real difference.
Together we’re Building a Better World.
DELIVERING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO ADAMS PARK RESIDENTS
Operated by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Adams Park Apartments provides safe, affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Boston Square neighborhood. Rockford supported the community through a puzzle drive and food distribution efforts, helping deliver essential resources and meaningful connection to residents.
Special Olympics Michigan serves over 23,000 athletes across the state.
RALLY FOR INCLUSION AT THE POLAR PLUNGE
Special Olympics creates inclusive opportunities for athletes of all abilities, fostering confidence, connection and belonging throughout the community. Rockford supported this mission by participating in the Polar Plunge at the Grand Rapids Unified Sports and Inclusion Center, with team members showing up to raise awareness and cheer on the cause.
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COMFORT AND CARE, PACKED WITH PURPOSE
ABOVE: Making a splash for a good cause is something we can all rally behind
As part of United Way’s Day of Caring, Rockford assisted at the Gifts in Kind Warehouse, helping inventory and prepare over 4,000 hygiene kits and donated clothing items for distribution to communities across Florida.
NEIGHBORS
HELPING NEIGHBORS, BLOCK BY BLOCK
Organized by the West Grand Neighborhood Organization, Grand Rapids’ Annual Community Cleanup focuses on beautifying neighborhoods and strengthening community pride. Rockford supported these efforts with more than 60 team members helping remove over 800 pounds of trash from the West Side.
members picked up trash from nearly six miles of city streets
POUNDS OF TRASH WERE REMOVED BY ROCKFORD
TEAM MEMBERS
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CARING FOR THE PLACES PEOPLE CALL HOME
Life Remodeled’s annual fall cleanup unites volunteers to refresh Detroit neighborhoods and enhance community spaces. Rockford team members contributed to landscaping and lot clearing, helping restore areas around homes and roadways and leaving a tangible impact for residents.
6 Days 270 Blocks
939 cubic yards Trash 5,200+ Volunteers
RIGHT: Cutting back invasive plants helps native species thrive by reducing competition for sunlight, water and nutrients
HANDS-ON STEWARDSHIP FOR HEALTHIER LANDSCAPES
Kent County manages 43 parks spanning more than 8,000 acres — land that requires constant stewardship. Invasive vines like bittersweet can quickly overtake trees, choking their growth and disrupting the ecosystem without natural controls to keep them in check. Partnering with Kent County Parks at Johnson Park, Rockford supported targeted removal efforts, cutting and treating vines to stop the spread and protect the long-term health of the park.
ABOVE: Each vine was trimmed and treated with glyphosate
GATHERING AROUND GOOD FOOD FOR A GREATER PURPOSE
Sullivan Field’s annual Chili Cookoff is one of its largest fundraisers, supporting ongoing renovation and restoration efforts at the historic West Side ballpark. Rockford supported the event through team participation, helping advance improvements that preserve the field’s legacy and enhance the experience for players, families and fans for generations to come.
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SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY
The Grand Rapids Police Department plays a vital role in maintaining safety and stability for the people who live, work and gather throughout the city. To show appreciation for their ongoing commitment, Rockford team members provide meals to officers, recognizing the important role they play in protecting the community.
BRINGING A BELOVED LANDMARK BACK TO LIFE
After a fire destroyed Camp Newaygo’s 40-year-old boardwalk, volunteers from Rockford and other local groups joined efforts to rebuild it. Rockford team members helped install planks across the bog, completing the first section of the boardwalk and bringing the project one step closer to full restoration ahead of a fundraising event.
SUPPORTING SUMMER MEMORIES IN THE MAKING
At historic Camp Henry, Rockford team members helped refresh the camp’s original 1930s cabins and support ongoing improvements for future generations. In one day, the team built four bike racks and a new canoe rack, helping ensure the camp is ready to welcome excited campers for the summer season.
FAMILIES GUIDED TOWARD HOUSING STABILITY IN 2025
HELPING FAMILIES FEEL AT HOME THROUGH HANDS - ON SUPPORT
Family Promise helps families achieve lasting stability through emergency shelter, housing solutions and supportive services. Rockford supported this mission through ongoing volunteer efforts to complete light renovations and home refreshes, helping ensure new living spaces create a safe, welcoming home.
ABOVE: Rockford team members and residents donated toys and home essentials during a holiday drive to support Family Promise.
SHOWING UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH — TOGETHER
Rockford joined a mental health–focused Ice Bucket Challenge during Mental Health Awareness Month to raise awareness and foster open conversations in the construction industry. By participating and encouraging peers, the team helped spotlight the importance of support, check-ins and creating a culture where mental health can be discussed openly.
ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Versiti of Michigan blood drives provide lifesaving support to patients across the state, with every donation having the potential to impact multiple lives. Rockford team members joined a recent drive, helping collect 19 units of blood — enough to support 41 people — and contributing to a vital effort that ensures hospitals and patients have the resources they need.
FROM HARVEST TO HANDS: NOURISHING KIDS IN NEED
Kids’ Food Basket is dedicated to nourishing children to reach their full potential, providing thousands of healthy meals each day to kids facing food insecurity across West Michigan. From harvesting fresh produce at the farm to packing sack suppers and Thanksgiving break packs, volunteer efforts throughout the year helped prepare and distribute thousands of meals for children in need. These hands-on experiences strengthened connection, purpose, and a shared commitment to ensuring no child goes hungry.
4,000 break packs for the Thanksgiving break pack event.
MAKING MEMORIES THAT MATTER, EVEN IN RECOVERY
At Mary Free Bed’s Scare-apy event, pediatric patients and their families enjoyed costumes, games, treats and even a bunny petting area. Rockford team members contributed by handing out toys and candy, helping create an inclusive, joyful experience where imagination and accessibility were celebrated.
SETTING KIDS UP FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR
Many families in Southeastern Michigan struggle to afford basic essentials, which can impact students’ ability to focus on learning. Rockford team members partnered with United Way to pack backpacks filled with school supplies, helping children start the school year prepared and reducing stress for families facing
WARMING HEARTS AND COMMUNITIES, ONE COAT AT A TIME
Rockford team members hosted a winter coat drive to benefit the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, collecting children’s coats and joggers. The donations will help families stay warm while supporting the Center’s broader mission to educate, empower and strengthen the local Latinx community.
BRINGING HOLIDAY JOY TO EVERY CHILD
Rockford team members supported holiday drives hosted by The Other Way Ministries, helping families in need celebrate the season with dignity and joy. Contributions from the team, alongside volunteers and community partners, helped stock Christmas stores with gifts and essentials, giving parents the opportunity to select items for their children without sacrificing critical expenses.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS, ONE VISIT AT A TIME
Sibley Elementary, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, plays an essential role in supporting students and families through community-centered care. A longstanding partnership has made it possible to support students throughout the year — through monthly food access via Feeding America, classroom reading days, seasonal drives and moments of celebration like Halloween and blanket gifting — helping create a school environment rooted in warmth, consistency and support.
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Rockford is proud to sponsor Feeding America food trucks at GRPS’ West Side schools — bringing fresh, nutritious food directly to families in our community.
FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVERS
STEM Greenhouse invites students to hands-on, curiosity-driven learning that expands awareness of future career pathways. Rockford team members contributed to this mission by engaging students in an interactive introduction to architecture and design, combining real-world insight with a hands-on model-building activity that encouraged creativity, problem-solving and exploration of STEM-based careers.
EMPOWERING GIRLS TO EXPLORE CAREERS AND LEADERSHIP
Rockford team members supported the Girl Scouts’ mission by participating in mentorship and panel discussions focused on leadership and career exploration in the construction industry. Through open conversation and shared experience, the team helped encourage confidence, curiosity and expanded possibilities for future leaders.
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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN CLASSROOM AND CAREER
At Grand Valley State University, Rockford team members shared practical construction safety knowledge with students, including de-escalation techniques and electrical hazard training. By connecting classroom concepts to real-world jobsite scenarios, the team helped prepare emerging safety professionals and promote a culture of safer workplaces across the industry.
EMPOWERING CAREER EXPLORATION
The construction industry offers far more than most students realize, from architecture and engineering to skilled trades and project leadership. By connecting with local high schools, middle schools and other organizations like GRow1,000, West Michigan Construction Institute and YouthBuild, Rockford helps people explore the wide range of career paths available and understand how each role contributes to bringing a building to life.
Through classroom visits and hosted events, Rockford shares how construction shapes the communities we live in — building healthcare spaces, schools and workplaces that serve people every day — while opening doors to meaningful, hands-on career opportunities.
ROCKVETS AND MVETS: GIVING BACK TO THOSE WHO GIVE SO MUCH
In collaboration with the Meijer mVets group, Rockford team members helped assemble over 800 holiday care packages for active-duty service members worldwide. The effort honored the dedication of troops and brought a touch of home and appreciation to those serving abroad.
FUNDING HEALTH AND HOPE FOR LOCAL VETS
RockVets, a Rockford resource group, brought team members together around a fundraiser supporting veteran-focused causes. That same spirit carried into Rockford’s Veterans Day gathering, where we honored veterans on our team and within their families. Together, these moments reflect a shared commitment to recognizing service and sacrifice.
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
TAKING STEPS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Rockford team members joined BAMF Health for the 108 Walk for Prostate Cancer in downtown Grand Rapids, supporting an initiative that raises awareness and funding for education, research and treatment advancements. By participating in the 3.3-mile walk, the team helped highlight the impact of prostate cancer and contribute to resources that support men and their families facing this disease.
Funds raised amounted to over $1,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs.
FROM START LINE TO COMMUNITY IMPACT
Rockford hosted its fifth annual Run Rockford Run 5K, bringing team members and their families together to walk, run and focus on health and well-being. Beyond promoting physical activity, the event raised funds in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Grand Rapids, helping provide programs and opportunities for local youth.
Supported Organizations
AmplifyGR
Associated Builders and Contractors West Michigan
ACE Mentor Program
AIA Grand Rapids
American Heart Association
American Subcontractor Association of West Michigan
Association of General Contractors
AYA Youth Collective
B#4 Foundation
Beacon Hill Foundation
Bethany Christian Services
Blandford Nature Center
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Grand Rapids
Breakthrough T1D - Formerly JDRF
Bridge Street Ministries
Caledonia Education Foundation
Caledonia High School Athletics
Cathedral of St. Andrew
Catholic Central High School
Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Construction Allies in Action
Corewell Health Foundation
Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan
Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan
CREW Detroit
CREW West Michigan
Davenport University Foundation
Degage Ministries
Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation
Detroit Regional Chamber
Disability Advocates
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WORK WITH COMMUNITY NONPROFITS
East Grand Rapids Crew Team
Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Faith Hospice
Family Promise of West Michigan
Ferris State University Foundation
Grand Rapids African American Museum Archives
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids Christian High School
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation
Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project
Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation
Grand Valley State University
Hero’s and SHero’s Corner
Hispanic Center West Michigan
Hope Network
Hospice of Michigan
ICCF
inForum
John Ball Zoo
Kent County Parks Foundation
Lakeview VFW #3701
Life Remodeled
Mary Free Bed
Mel Trotter Ministries
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Michigan Works West Central
Mitten Foundation
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Women in Construction #194
Northern Michigan University
Northview Cheer
Northview Education Foundation
Pelotonia
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HOURS OF PAID VOLUNTEER TIME LOGGED AMONG ROCKFORD TEAM MEMBERS
Revive & Thrive
SE-MiSHE
SMSHE
Southwest Michigan First
Special Olympics Michigan
St. Mary’s Foundation
Stanwood Eagles
Steepletown
Streams Healthy Neighborhood Hub
Talent First
The Other Way Ministries
The Potter’s House
Tip Jar Foundation
Tri-Unity Christian School
Union High School Football Booster Club
United Way
University of Michigan Health-West
Urban League of West Michigan
Van Andel Institute
West Catholic High School
West Grand Neighborhood Organization
West Michigan Construction Institute
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
West Michigan Works
West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology
Women of Color Give
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
YouthBuild
