Jan 22, 2021
CLEVELAND Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced Tuesday that its philanthropic organization, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, has made several commitments totaling more than $1 million in cash contributions to several food distribution organizations in the local communities where the company operates in the United States and Canada.
The foundation plans to distribute the majority of its funding immediately, according to a post on the company’s website.
Lourenco Goncalves Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “We sadly recognize that, throughout the United States and Canada, millions of households are experiencing food insecurity amid the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As a direct consequence, local food banks are being challenged to respond to the needs of a growing number of their fellow citizens. As a leader in the North American steel industry and a prominent employer in many of the communities where we operate, we believe that Cl
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Mercantile Bank
Mercantile Bank of Michigan is donating $100,000 to several organizations across the state to help communities that are battling food insecurity and homelessness.
“During this season of giving, we wanted to ensure that the financial assistance we provide reaches across all of the communities we serve, especially amid the amplified effects of the pandemic,” said Robert Kaminski Jr., CEO of Mercantile Bank of Michigan. “As we operate in these communities daily, we know that among the biggest critical needs across our state are food, shelter and financial stability, and many people are struggling to receive these basic human needs. As a Michigan-based community bank, we wanted to act quickly and are partnering with organizations across the state to form critical relationships that will help fulfill these urgent needs but also work to make a lasting impact.”
Griffins to host drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss
Courtesy Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are teaming up with J&H Family Stores, Billy Bear Hug Foundation, Feeding America West Michigan and The Salvation Army to host a drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park.
“We’re thrilled to be able to carry on the tradition of our hugely popular Teddy Bear Toss, which has seen our fans donate more than 60,000 stuffed animals over the last 20 years,” said Bob Kaser, the Griffins’ vice president of community relations and broadcasting. “And with so many people in West Michigan facing hardships this year, it’s also important for us to come together and continue helping organizations like The Salvation Army and Feeding America that do so much good in our community.”