ImmiGreatness Events
Events Hosted or In Attendance By ImmiGreatness
Personal Hygiene Fundraiser
May 13 - May 31, 2024 | In Partnership with SECOM Resource Center
ImmiGreatness is excited to announce that we are partnering with SECOM Healthy Food Pantry to provide hygiene items to families in Grand Rapids! SECOM Healthy Food Pantry serves over 900 families every month, providing fresh produce, nutritious food, and essential items to those who need it most. ImmiGreatness is committed to serving our community, and we need your help to provide essential hygiene items to families at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry.
Donations will be collected from May 13th to the 31st. The most needed items are toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant, menstrual products, and laundry detergent. If you would like to give a monetary donation, you can do so here. Thank you for supporting our community!
Professional Panel
March 25th, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m. EST
5528 Division Ave S, Kentwood, MI 49548
*Registration Required*
Explore the stories of successful professionals from immigrant backgrounds in our community. Learn from their experiences, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals during our networking session.
Hear from our guests as they discuss their personal experiences, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs they've experienced while navigating education and forging successful careers as first-generation individuals.
Cap off the evening with a networking opportunity, where connections can be forged and experiences shared among all attendees. Don't miss this chance to be part of an enriching dialogue and build meaningful connections within our diverse community.
Emerging Leaders United 2024 Town Hall
February 7th, 2024
12:00-1:00 p.m. EST
Join us and Emerging Leaders United for their annual membership kickoff as they share the excitement around the upcoming year, chat Microgrant Fund and what it means in 2024, and how you can get involved with the group throughout the next 12 months!
During the lunch hour on February 7, ELU will join together and will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals passionate about giving, volunteering, and advocating for change in our community.
Heart of West Michigan United Way
118 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
FAFSA Workshop
January 16th, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m. EST
Woodfield Community Center
860 Woodfield East Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI
*Registration Required*
Deadline: Monday, 01/15/2024
If you're a high school senior looking for assistance with your FAFSA application, join ImmiGreatness and the Woodfield Community Center in collaboration for a FAFSA Workshop on January 16th at 6:00 p.m.
The workshop will be divided into multiple sections for help with creating a FSA ID for you and/or your parents, filling out the FAFSA application, general inquiries about FAFSA, and troubleshooting/review. Laptops will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own if they'd prefer to.
Back-2-School Drive
August 6th, 2023 - August 20th, 2023
Virtual / Grand Rapids, MI
We are hosting our first annual Back-2-School supplies drive. We will be collecting school supplies and donations that will be dispersed to students from immigrant background who, otherwise, may have difficulty obtaining them. Whether you choose to shop our wishlist online (linked below), donate in-person, or make a financial contribution, your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us provide for students to ensure they are prepared for the 2023-24 school year.
EKHS x ImmiGreatness Year-2
Open House / Registration
August 16th, 2023
5:30-7:00 p.m. EST
East Kentwood High School
6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI
If you’re a 10-12th grade student at EKHS from an immigrant background, stop by our table at Open House to meet some members of our team and sign up for the 2023/2024 cohort. The tables will be located in the main foyer of the 10-12 building and we’ll be in attendance from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Coffee in the Community:
Grant Award Reception
May 16th, 2023
4:30-6:00 p.m. EST
The Stray | Music & Arts Cafe
4253 Division Ave S Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted by Emerging Leaders: Heart of West Michigan United Way, join ImmiGreatness and CASA of Kent County for the showcasing of the annual Microgrant Fund. Each year, Emerging Leaders: HWMUW offers a grant to support small, grassroots nonprofits in Kent County, Michigan, that focus on fighting the root causes of poverty in our community. Tickets are free, but beverages will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
Doors open @ 4:30 p.m.
4:45–5:15 p.m. Recipient Presentations
5:15–6 p.m. Networking & Tabling
Express Employment Professionals
Community Resource Fair
February 3rd, 2023
3:00-6:00 p.m. EST
Express Employment Professionals
1760 44th St SW Suite 10, Grand Rapids, MI
Come meet some members from ImmiGreatness at Express Employment Professional’s Community Resource Fair. This event is open to the community to offer resources and career readiness training, and is intended to welcome participants into a safe space to receive resources, information, and have the ability to receive donated clothing items for job interviews. There will also be recruiters available on-the-spot for inquiries and interviews for those currently looking a job. For more information, please contact us below.
ImmiGreatness x Five Below
Community Fundraiser
September 28th, 2022 - October 2nd, 2022
Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-7pm
Five Below
3545 28th ST SE , Grand Rapids, MI
In collaboration with Five Below, ImmiGreatness is holding our very first fundraising event! Simply present the flyer below when you shop at our local Five Below (exclusive to this location) and 10% of your purchases will be donated to ImmiGreatness. All proceeds from this event go directly towards our organization and help us continue pursuing our mission of supporting immigrants and first-generation students in West Michigan. Thank you in advance for your support and donations!
