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Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director

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Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation Announces New Executive Director

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- The Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that it has named Michele Suchovsky as its new executive director, succeeding Susan Heartwell, who retires June 30, 2013.

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Thank you notes from 3rd and 4th graders who went to MSU

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Thank you notes from 3rd and 4th graders who went to MSU

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Watching the MSU football game

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GRPS 3rd and 4th grade students at MSU

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GRPS students watch the MSU cheer squad

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Fun in the bounce house - MSU trip Sept 2012

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GRPS 3rd and 4th graders meeting Sparty at MSU - Sept 2012

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MSU trip for GRPS students

October 2, 2012

MSU alumni raised $20,000 at the Steve Smith Charity Challenge to support GRPS students through the Student Advancement Foundation. Their generosity allowed over 100 third- and fourth- grade students from GRPS to visit MSU this fall and get a firsthand college experience. Read more about this fun-filled day. 

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Steve Smith Charity Challenge

July 11, 2012

I wish that I could adequately describe for you the amazing group of people gathered each year for the MSU Club of West Michigan’s Steve Smith Charity Challenge (Steve Smith topping the list big time!)  It’s heartwarming and truly amazing to witness the support for the youth of Grand Rapids Public Schools.  This is now the fourth year that donors have sponsored trips for GRPS students to MSU filled with activities, special guests and a football game.  Several major champions of this effort pr

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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.