Saint Mary's Foundation

11/05/2026

🌟 Applications Are Now Open for the 2027 Up Next Cohort!

Are you an emerging leader looking to make a greater impact in our community?

Up Next is a leadership development program that offers a behind-the-scenes look at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, connects participants with community leaders and peers, and explores how healthcare and philanthropy work together to improve the health of our community.

Participants gain insight into key service areas including the Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center and Trinity Health Hauenstein Neuroscience Center.

📅 To maximize the value of the cohort experience, attendance at all three sessions is required:

• March 16, 2027 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• April 20, 2027 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• May 18, 2027 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Ideal candidates are ages 25-45 and represent a variety of professional, civic, and volunteer backgrounds.

Apply today or tag someone who should be part of this incredible experience!

🔗 https://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/foundation-and-giving/saint-marys-foundation/get-involved/up-next

11/04/2026

At its best, philanthropy is good medicine. It strengthens communities, nurtures possibilities, and helps people heal, grow, and thrive.

As we reflect on the past year, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible generosity of our community. Every gift, every volunteer hour, and every act of support has helped create meaningful impact across our region.

Our Annual Impact Report isn't just our story. It's yours. It's the story of donors, volunteers, caregivers, and community members who continue to show up for one another and make a difference every day.

Read the full 2026 Impact Report: https://tr.ee/5HDxQ4poLh

Thank you for helping us build a healthier, brighter future together. 💜

11/03/2026

💙 Philanthropy is good medicine.

As we recognize Movember this month, and share our November Mission Minute with Michelle, we are reminded of the importance of encouraging the men in our lives to prioritize their health and stay current on recommended screenings.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Trinity Health Grand Rapids became the first hospital in Grand Rapids to offer Aquablation Therapy, an innovative treatment for men experiencing common prostate issues. Since its introduction, more than 300 men have benefited from this life-changing technology.

With more than $425,000 invested through philanthropy, this is a powerful example of how donor support advances care and improves lives.

11/01/2026

Some Halloween magic is happening in the NICU at Trinity Health Grand Rapids! 🎃🧡

Each year, NICU nurses lovingly create handmade costumes for the hospital's tiniest patients, bringing smiles and joy to families during what can be a challenging time.

As Kirstie Dixon, clinical services manager of the NICU, shared, "Anything we can do to bring a little joy or a smile to their faces so they can enjoy Halloween is well worth the effort."

Read more about this special tradition and see some adorable costumes: https://bit.ly/4kp7Frl

In what has become a beloved annual tradition, the Trinity Health Grand Rapids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team has once again brought the joy and creativity of Halloween to the hospital’s tiniest patients. This week, babies were dressed in handmade costumes created by the NICU nurses.

“The holidays are always a challenging experience for families in the NICU, who are already going through so much stress and hardship,” said Kirstie Dixon, clinical services manager, Trinity Health Grand Rapids NICU. “Anything we can do to bring a little joy or a smile to their faces so they can enjoy Halloween is well worth the effort.”

Read more at https://bit.ly/4kp7Frl

10/29/2026

What a great day supporting Treetops Collective! Trinity Health Grand Rapids and LMCU were honored to come together in support of an organization that uplifts refugee women through connection, community, and opportunity. Partnerships like these remind us of the power of collaboration and the positive impact we can make when we invest in our neighbors. 💚

10/28/2026

💜 What a grand evening!

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated 20 years of Grand Girlfriends. From reconnecting with longtime members to welcoming new faces, the evening was filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful connections.

A special thank you to Dr. Kelly Wiersema for her honest and engaging conversation about the many "pauses" in women's health. She gave us plenty to think about and more than a few reasons to laugh along the way. And yes, we all agree that the Oprah quote was a crowd favorite!

For two decades, Grand Girlfriends has brought women together to learn, connect, support one another, and make a difference through Saint Mary's Foundation and Trinity Health Grand Rapids. We are grateful for every member, guest, and friend who has helped build this incredible community.

As we celebrate this milestone year, we invite you to be part of the next chapter. If you're inspired to join Grand Girlfriends, or if you're already a member and would like to Re-Grand, visit our Grand Groups Giving page and make your commitment today.

🔗 Grand Groups Giving: https://giving.trinityhealthmichigan.org/SaintMarysFoundation/grandgroupsgiving

Your support helps women continue to come together to learn, connect, and create meaningful impact throughout our community. How grand is that? 💜

10/26/2026

Big plans. Great people. 💜

Recently, the Saint Mary's Foundation team took time to focus on making a greater impact!

We started with a simple exercise. Each person selected a button with a word that resonated with them:

✨ Big Energy
✨ Curious
✨ Sunshine
✨ Unstoppable
✨ Radiant
✨ Magic
✨ Fearless
✨ Thoughtful
✨ Grateful

These words just don't just describe individuals. Together, they describe our team.

We challenged ideas, refined priorities, and explored new ways to strengthen philanthropy, deepen donor relationships, and increase our impact across the communities we serve.

What left the biggest impression wasn't the plan itself. It was the people around the table. A team willing to ask questions, think boldly, support one another, and stay focused on the mission.

The goals ahead are ambitious, and that's exactly what makes this work exciting.

We're grateful for the opportunity to do this work together and energized by what's ahead.

💜 Here's to big ideas, meaningful impact, and a team that's ready to make things happen.

10/16/2026

📣We are proud to share that we have earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from , the highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability.

This distinction demonstrates our commitment to openly sharing our goals, impact, financial information, and the difference donor support makes in the lives of those we serve. We believe our community deserves to see how generosity is transforming health and healing throughout West Michigan. 💜

Learn more about our work and impact by visiting our Candid profile: https://app.candid.org/profile/7533244/saint-marys-foundation-38-1779602

10/16/2026

What an inspiring afternoon! 💜

Yesterday, members of the Saint Mary’s Foundation team had the opportunity to represent Trinity Health at the Athena Awards, celebrating remarkable women and the positive impact of their leadership throughout our community.

We are so grateful to be part of a community filled with people who lead, inspire and make a difference every day. Congratulations to all those recognized!