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Spectrum Health Healthier Communities

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“GAAH is so welcoming of absolutely everyone that they come in connect with. I love what they bring to the community. GAAH gives kids a chance try new things that they normally wouldn’t have done or seen. So getting an opportunity to be part of that is amazing. ”

Plainsong Farm, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance

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“My passion is to help people tell their stories and I’m so excited to be a part of an organization that so intentionally uses art and story to inspire confidence and break down harmful structures. ”

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Ktisis Capital

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“Me enamoré instantáneamente del trabajo de GAAH: el vecindario y la vasta intersección de identidades a las que sirve la organización es inspirador. La educación y las artes son fieles al núcleo de mis pasiones personales. Estoy entusiasmado con el potencial de la organización y el personal para afectar el cambio sistémico en el vecindario de Roosevelt Park específicamente y en el sector filantrópico en general ".

Universidad Estatal de Grand Valley
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“Quería pasar mi tiempo caminando junto a una organización comprometida con la equidad. GAAH usa una lente de equidad en todo lo que hace. Eleva las voces de los vecinos, trabaja para crear las condiciones para que prosperen y, específicamente, invierte en los jóvenes de la comunidad, una inversión en el futuro ”.

Tesorero
Huntington Bank
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“I love seeing kids allowed to be kids, be happy, find themselves and feel safe. I know GAAH creates those spaces and when a board position opened, specifically for Treasurer, it matched my skill set and I wanted to help.”

Secretario
Bradbury Miller Associates
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“GAAH is such an important organization in our community. It provides our neighbors with a safe and caring space where kids and families can build community, try new things, and grow. The staff take the time to really get to know the neighbors and make them feel welcome and empowered.”

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
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“I joined the board because GAAH is awesome and I wanted to give back to the org that helped me tap into my creativity. Growing up, I’d go to GAAH’s summer camps and I loved trying new things like pottery, guitar, violin etc. I’m excited to continue to champion the work of GAAH and help advance it.”

Amway – Retired
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“My association with GAAH keeps me connected to the community in ways that my daily life does not provide. Kids and the arts are two of my passions and the work of GAAH keeps me in touch with both. My fellow board members are dedicated and professional, the staff are among the most dedicated and committed professionals I have had the privilege to support.”

Vicepresidente

Universidad Estatal de Ferris
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“GAAH does great work. They care for the children of the neighborhood, they advocate for GRPS students. They are my bridge to the community. They use the arts to help children learn. I love the staff and community.”