FRONTLINE FOOD FUND
The Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation established the Frontline Food Fund to support our local restaurants while providing meals for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With support from Chamber member Switch, more than 1,000 individually packaged meals were purchased from local restaurants for frontline workers and delivered safely to hospitals, public safety departments, and environmental services teams.
RAPID RESPONSE FUND
With the COVID-19 crisis posing a severe threat to both our local economy and business community, in late April 2020 the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation established the Rapid Response Economic Relief Fund.
The fund worked to quickly deliver short-term economic relief grants, ranging from $5,000-$10,000 to small, for-profit businesses in Kent County. $1.35M were awarded to more than 200 small businesses. In addition to the funding, grant recipients also received backroom financial support and the services of a business consultant to assist with cashflow projections. Ultimately, the fund served as a financial bridge to small businesses awaiting assistance from government-sponsored programs and to organizations that cannot access local, state, or federal relief funds.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND
Grand Rapids saw a number of peaceful protests following the tragic killing of George Floyd, reflecting the spirit of our city with people of all ages, races, and faiths coming together to stand up for what matters – the protections of human life. Following a protest on May 30, the actions of some dissenters resulted in damaged property throughout downtown.
Over 100 businesses were affected by acts of vandalism. The Small Business Support Fund was initiated as a call from the community to support the downtown business district. Individuals, organizations and businesses contributed to the fund to assist those affected as they prepared to reopen.
The Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation established the Frontline Food Fund to support our local restaurants while providing meals for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With support from Chamber member Switch, more than 1,000 individually packaged meals were purchased from local restaurants for frontline workers and delivered safely to hospitals, public safety departments, and environmental services teams.
RAPID RESPONSE FUND
With the COVID-19 crisis posing a severe threat to both our local economy and business community, in late April 2020 the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation established the Rapid Response Economic Relief Fund.
The fund worked to quickly deliver short-term economic relief grants, ranging from $5,000-$10,000 to small, for-profit businesses in Kent County. $1.35M were awarded to more than 200 small businesses. In addition to the funding, grant recipients also received backroom financial support and the services of a business consultant to assist with cashflow projections. Ultimately, the fund served as a financial bridge to small businesses awaiting assistance from government-sponsored programs and to organizations that cannot access local, state, or federal relief funds.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND
Grand Rapids saw a number of peaceful protests following the tragic killing of George Floyd, reflecting the spirit of our city with people of all ages, races, and faiths coming together to stand up for what matters – the protections of human life. Following a protest on May 30, the actions of some dissenters resulted in damaged property throughout downtown.
Over 100 businesses were affected by acts of vandalism. The Small Business Support Fund was initiated as a call from the community to support the downtown business district. Individuals, organizations and businesses contributed to the fund to assist those affected as they prepared to reopen.
