Grand Rapids Police Foundation

Grand Rapids Police Foundation

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Grand Rapids Police Foundation

The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to partner with The Grand Rapids Police Foundation. The foundation recently provided a $4,995.00 grant to the GRPF to assist their efforts to support the wonderful men and women of the Grand Rapids Police Department. A portion of the funds will go towards community outreach to support those in the community who need it the most. Thank you to the Grand Rapids Police officers who serve the community with honor and selfless service each day. The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to support such a great organization. 

Smiles for Seniors

Smiles for Seniors

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Smiles for Seniors

The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $3,000 grant to the St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels of Los Angeles “Smiles for Seniors” project. This project is focused specifically to bring a smile to the faces of shut-ins and seniors by providing fresh flowers and other acts of kindness on a periodic basis for the clients they serve. St. Vincent’s serves hundreds of clients each day in the Los Angeles area and The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to partner with such a wonderful organization.

Los Angeles Mission/Media Lab

Los Angeles Mission/Media Lab

Los Angeles Mission/Media Lab

The Robert Nelson Foundation recently made a $25,000 gift to the Los Angeles Mission to be specifically designated to their media training lab. Mr. Nelson spent his entire career in the media industry, he also was a supporter of the LA Mission. It is The Robert Nelson Foundation’s great honor to help the LA Mission with a cause that so closely parallels Mr. Nelson’s life of excellence and giving.

Funding provided for KISD “Parent Resource Center”

Funding provided for KISD “Parent Resource Center”

Funding provided for KISD “Parent Resource Center”

The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have funded a project for the Kent Intermediate School District that will support families of students with special needs. The KISD “Parent Resource Center” will provide resources and support for families facing the challenges of raising a child with a disability. The parent resource center will collaborate with The Robert Nelson Disability Support Center to provide opportunities for parents and individuals to access resources, support, and guidance. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to support such a worthy cause that will have such a positive impact on so many families in West Michigan.

This video was produced from funds from The Robert Nelson Foundation as part of the Parent Resource Center that is also funded by the foundation.

Project Ropa

Project Ropa

Project Ropa

The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided Project Ropa with a gift of $10,000 for their work toward helping the homeless population of Los Angeles. Project Ropa is the only nonprofit organization of its kind in Los Angeles. The mission of Project Ropa is to restore dignity and empower the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles by providing clean clothes, hygiene essentials, and employment opportunities while reducing textile waste and minimizing the carbon footprint.

Leadership Stockton

Leadership Stockton

Leadership Stockton

The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have given a $30,000 grant to Leadership Stockton Alumni Association’s C.H.A.N.G.E.S. campaign to support three projects championed by the 2023 class of emerging community leaders:

  1. The Boys and Girls Club-Sierra Vista – mentoring and guiding youth,
  2. The Children’s Home of Stockton-Catalyst Program – housing homeless youth, and
  3. Haven of Peace – providing shelter for women and children experiencing crisis.