As Catholics, we recognize everything we have is a gift from God. Throughout our lifetime, the blessings we receive are a result of God’s love, and He entrusts us to be good stewards of His manifold gifts.You have spent decades…
Anyone raised in the Catholic Church would have learned early on that each of us is, “A light of the world.” But few, perhaps, have taken that lesson to heart as much as Ken Boerma. The former altar boy and…
Second Annual Love & Charity Event The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan’s second annual Love & Charity Event was a huge success! Together, we celebrated our community’s dedication to love and charity, which encapsulate the essence of Christian life. At…
“I’m the luckiest mom ever,” says Kate Dorsey, mother of two and head of outpatient cardiology services at the University of Michigan Health West campus. Kate sends her sons, Cooper and Harry, to All Saints Academy where they receive tuition…
When Jim and Nancy Hunter first met as students at West Catholic High School, “It was kind of a chance encounter,” says Jim. Details get a bit murky with time, but both remember a friend introducing one to the other…
The Holy Spirit guides Peter and Michelle Baldwin on their stewardship journey “You can never out-give God.” This observation by an impactful priest inspired and challenged Peter and Michelle Baldwin’s philanthropic journey. Peter and Michelle’s stories may be very different,…
New this year, the Catholic Foundation developed a theme that informs and guides our work with our donors and the community. Introduced in our Spring Newsletter, our 2023 theme is Inspired by the Spirit, an exploration of the spark provided…
The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan’s inaugural Love and Charity Event was a huge success. Donors, business and nonprofit leaders, along with Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, came together to celebrate the work of nonprofits affecting positive change in our…
Dear Friends, Would you say you are confident in your understanding of the Catholic giving ecosystem here in West Michigan? Do you know how the Foundation partners with parishes, schools, and the diocese? If you think it is confusing, you’re not alone. Let me begin…
The Stranz family plans their giving impact for today and tomorrow Like many couples with grown children, Terry and Kristina Stranz are in a new phase of their lives. Married for over 30 years, they raised their family of five…
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