Enriching Education

Enriching Education

School funding cuts = shrinking budget for art, music, library books and enrichment trips.  Help us make sure all kids have these vital components of a quality education.

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Removing Barriers

Removing Barriers

Our Vision: The day when there are no barriers to Grand Rapids Public Schools students reaching their full potential.

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Making Connections

Making Connections

The SAF exists to link community resources to the needs of our youth.

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Providing Tools and Experiences

Providing Tools and Experiences

Our Mission: To ensure that all Grand Rapids Public Schools students have the tools they need to learn.

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Message from the Foundation

The first half of the school year has been a busy time at the Student Advancement Foundation. We partnered with Amway, Citadel Broadcasting and Fifth Third Bank on the Stuff the Bus campaign to provide backpacks with both school and personal care supplies to area middle school students. Thanks to the amazing generosity of sponsors from... Read more »

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Learn how we work environmental education special initiatives physical wellness arts math and science literacy

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111 Library NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503		 Phone: (616) 988-5430
Fax: (616) 988-5419

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Helping GRPS Students Achieve

Believing all students deserve the chance to succeed, the Student Advancement Foundation has raised almost $8 million since 1993 to provide Grand Rapids Public Schools students the educational tools and enrichment experiences they need to learn. We link community resources with the needs of our city’s students, not just by raising money, but also by identifying and strengthening partnerships and opportunities to engage the community in our efforts.