Every human interaction offers you the chance to make things better or make things worse.
Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
Make Things Better®
Make Things Better Fund
The Make Things Better Fund is our financial commitment to the people and organizations who are actively, passionately, and consistently using their roles to drive change in the areas of education, creativity, equity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship.
Our team donated $20,000 in 2020 to individuals and organizations advancing the cause of justice and equality in our community and our world. See our 2020 grantees here.
Make Things Better®
through education.
through creativity.
through equity.
through inclusion.
Affirming the value of each person, their perspectives, their experiences, and their gifts to create a braver, stronger, more kind and loving world.
through environmental stewardship.
Addressing issues related to climate change, pollution, water access, sustainable food systems, and biodiversity to preserve and protect our world for future generations.
$20,000 in 2020
Our team donated $20,000 in 2020 to individuals and organizations in West Michigan working to remove causes of inequity and promote justice. Grantees were nominated by our team and vetted by a group of advisors. They were awarded funds ranging from $500 to $3,500 in December 2020.