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Join us April 24 for MindShare 2012! 

 
MindShare is the SAF’s premiere gala—a fund- and friend-raising event like no other.  MindShare is our opportunity to showcase the talents of Grand Rapids Public Schools students, present the successes our campaigns have achieved, and announce our newest endeavors to remove barriers to student success.  We hear it from guests year after year, “MindShare is the one event you can’t miss!”
 
Mark your calendars!
 
Who: A community of committed supporters like you
When: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Where: DeVos Place - Steelcase Ballroom  
                    (directions and parking info)
 
Event Details:
5:30 p.m.             Reception opens with hors d’oeuvres
                                and cash bar.
5:30-7:45 p.m.   Silent auction of professionally framed,
                                 original GRPS student artwork. All
                                 proceeds benefit arts programs at GRPS.
7:00 p.m.             Dinner is served.
7:45 p.m.             Program begins.

Business casual attire

Our Save the Date is ready—click here to see the fantastic new design for this year's event. 
 

Overcoming Barriers

Featured at MindShare 2011, Fred was a senior at Creston High School with a truly inspirational story to share.  Growing up, Fred wanted to be an artist. "In middle school, I stopped dreaming that because they didn't offer art," he said. But that didn't stop Fred from dreaming—he decided to become... Read more »

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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.