2024 Joyce & Thomas Wisner Grantees
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
King's Table is dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding supports their Enrichment events.
AWARD: $2,500
Riding For Ryan
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
Riding with Ryan, an initiative to improve visibility and help prevent accidents for young riders was created in memory of Ryan, who tragically passed in a bike-truck accident. Since 2019, over 20,000 free bike safety flags have been distributed.
Forest Hills Public Schools
The King's Table Ministries
Forest Hills Public Schools
Forest Hills Public Schools, founded in 1956, serves over 9,000 students across 18 buildings, including a fine arts center and aquatic facility. The district offers diverse programs, innovative opportunities, and exceptional education to prepare students for lifelong success
Comets Robotics Team
The King's Table Ministries
Forest Hills Public Schools
The COMETS are a STEM-oriented team of Forest Hills high schoolers and adult mentors that design, build, and compete with robots in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition challenges.
Camp Henry
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
Camp Henry's mission is to provide life-changing experiences for all in a Christian environment. Funding supports their Survivor Course.
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
King's Table is dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding supports their Enrichment events.
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation
The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation supports vibrant aging by caring for older adults, their families, and dedicated team members. As philanthropic stewards, it enhances health, well-being, and security, making Brio Living Services a welcoming place to live and work.
YMCA-Mary Free bed
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation
UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation
The Mary Free Bed YMCA is a LEED-certified health and wellness facility focused on Universal Design. It provides fully accessible spaces and amenities, enabling individuals of all abilities to achieve wellness and embrace the inclusive spirit of the Y.
2023 Joyce & Thomas Wisner Grantees
The Be Cafe
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
The Be Cafe is a nonprofit coffee shop that offers meaningful employment and career training to individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding supports their original Brody's Be Cafe location in Ada.
AWARD: $5,000
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Michigan Great Lakes inspires and prepares young people for success Funding supports JA BizTown in the Forest Hills area. JA BizTown is a brand new educational experience being offered to West Michigan students
AWARD: $5,000
CSNIP
Junior Achievement
The King's Table Ministries
CSNIP prevents pet overpopulation and improves the quality of life for dogs, cats, and their caregivers with accessible, high-quality, reduced-cost veterinary care. Funding supports spay/neuter for under-resourced pet owners
AWARD: $2,500
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries
King's Table is dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding supports their Enrichment events.
AWARD: $2,500
Hospice of Michigan, Inc.
The King's Table Ministries
Hospice of Michigan, Inc.
Hospice of Michigan meets their patients and families where they are with urgency, purpose, and compassionate accountability surrounding them with decades of dedicated hospice expertise. Funding supports the Lillian E. Delmar Music Therapy Program
AWARD: $2,500
Upcycle Bikes
The King's Table Ministries
Hospice of Michigan, Inc.
Upcycle Bikes refurbishes and distributes adult bikes to provide an affordable and accessible transportation resource
for financially constrained individuals. The bikes help individuals independence and connection to community.
AWARD: $2,500
First Tee - West Michigan
Wedgwood Christian Services
First Tee - West Michigan
First Tee enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. Funding supports Affordable Youth Golf & Life Skills Learning Opportunity
AWARD: $2,500
Comets Robotics Team
Wedgwood Christian Services
First Tee - West Michigan
The COMETS are a STEM-oriented team of Forest Hills high schoolers and adult mentors that design, build, and compete with robots in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition challenges.
AWARD: $2,500
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services extends God’s love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services. Funding supports Mental Health Services
AWARD:$2,500
Camp Henry
The StoreHouse
Wedgwood Christian Services
Camp Henry's mission is to provide life changing experiences for all in a Christian environment. Funding supports their Survivor Course.
AWARD: $2,500
The StoreHouse
The StoreHouse
The StoreHouse
The Storehouse reduces poverty in Michigan by connecting brand-new donated goods from businesses, both national and
local, to nonprofits and schools. Funding supports Forest Hills Eastern Schools with non-typical school supplies
AWARD: $1,000