DeVos Family Foundation

Harbor House of Central Florida continues its lifesaving work for the people of Central Florida to better support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We are pleased that funding from our 30 Grants for 30 Years initiative will help advance the creation and design of a new Family Justice Center. https://lnkd.in/gZXFXKpx

Meet Maneeka Brown, who transformed her passion for baking into a thriving business, Cakes by the Jar, with the support of SpringGR. She’s just one of more than 1,000 ambitious entrepreneurs who have graduated from SpringGR’s programs over the last decade. Thank you for highlighting SpringGR’s 10 years of impact in West Michigan, Rapid Growth Media! https://lnkd.in/g5CrXiei

The SpringGR community is growing! Almost 80 more entrepreneurs were added to the SpringGR network as recent graduates celebrated the end of fall programming together. Congratulations on your achievements!

Last week the 2024 Simon-DeVos Prize was awarded to Jeff and Pete Coors. Annually, the Prize honors individuals who have shown exemplary leadership through their charitable giving. “Jeff and Pete Coors have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the values of free enterprise, personal responsibility, integrity, and fostering entrepreneurship. Their philanthropic work displays compassion for others and a strong dedication to helping people achieve the American dream. They have built a legacy of generosity, where faith and business intersect to create opportunities and uplift communities.”?– Dick DeVos We applaud your generosity, Jeff and Pete!

Investing in emerging leaders pays dividends for years to come, and alumni from the University of Central Florida's DeVos Sport Business Management are doing their part with notable work in the sports industry. We can’t wait to see the transformative impact past and current students will have in the future!

We’re celebrating what will be Michigan’s first pediatric rehabilitation hospital! The Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital is a partnership between Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. It’s the latest example of our community’s commitment to holistic health care for children.

This month marks the sunsetting of the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation after 54 years. Rich and Helen accomplished their philanthropic work through relationships, so it seemed fitting to honor this milestone by celebrating with the people who partnered with them over the years. Nearly 400 community and nonprofit leaders gathered with the DeVos family to commemorate Rich and Helen's philanthropic legacy and to celebrate all that has been accomplished through partnerships to make our community a truly special place. It was a magical evening of celebrating together!

DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative participants from Boston, Louisville, Indianapolis, Memphis, and Phoenix, who comprise the DVULI class of 2024, recently gathered in Orlando for their first national conference. Four intense days, each starting with worship and devotions, were followed by immersive learning fueled by compelling case studies and cutting-edge curriculum. Thank you, DVULI class of 2024, for investing in your leadership growth and development so you can continue to mentor and support the youth you serve!

Students displayed impressive civics knowledge at the National Civics Bee this week. The future is bright because of students like JaeEun Yun!