Kentwood Community clean up day
June 6, 2020
The annual community clean-up day is tentatively postponed until Saturday, June 6. in an effort to keep our community clean and growing. This clean up service is provided to the residents of Kentwood through picture identification. Those wanting to clean their homes and yards may bring general debris, yard waste, gently used items for donation and electronic devices to the Kentwood Public Works Facility at 5068 Breton Ave between 8am and 2pm.
The annual community clean-up day is tentatively postponed until Saturday, June 6. in an effort to keep our community clean and growing. This clean up service is provided to the residents of Kentwood through picture identification. Those wanting to clean their homes and yards may bring general debris, yard waste, gently used items for donation and electronic devices to the Kentwood Public Works Facility at 5068 Breton Ave between 8am and 2pm.
Little Free Pantry
Since 2017, Kentwood Community on MLK day partners with The Pantry to host Little Free Pantry. Little Free Pantry is a way for the community to support one another through donation, residents are able to take and leave as needed.
Advisory Council
- Forming the leadership for the emerging KCF for strategic decision making and to garner community buy-in through an Advisory Council of 31 community leaders representing diverse sectors.
- Ensuring that KCF is well received in the foundation community through one-on-one meetings with regional philanthropic leaders including: Grand Rapids Community Foundation, DeVos Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Steelcase Foundation, HollandZeeland Community Foundation, Cascade Community Foundation, East Grand Rapids Community Foundation, and Council of Michigan Foundations
- Engaging 22 Kentwood stakeholders in business, community, and education focus groups, providing input into the grantmaking strategy of KCF
- Reviewing more than 45 demographic, education, housing, and economic data indicators to inform grantmaking priorities and develop a case for support