Fundraising

Each year, GVDT has two fundraisers. For the Winter 2024 Semester, we are supporting a nonprofit called the Family Hope Foundation, which is located right here in Jenison. Family Hope Foundation helps create futures that are full of potential and possibility. They provide West Michigan families with access to therapies, resources, and events so children with disabilities can experience growth, independence, and bright futures. Each child deserves the chance to reach their highest potential. Children with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities can succeed if the community nurtures their abilities and creates an atmosphere for success. Family Hope Foundation is unique in the West Michigan region. There are no other organizations providing therapy scholarships and support for a wide range of diagnoses. Our organization strives to support all families in their search to enhance their child’s ability and potential. Family Hope Foundation was founded in 2009 by a group of parents of children with disabilities. They’d experienced the difference it made to their child and family to have a solid support system in place.

In order to raise money for the Family Hope Foundation not only will recital profits support the organization, but our dancers will also be participating in fundraisers throughout the semester! Dancers as well as family and friends can help us out by buying goods from our fundraising parters! This semester our dancers have the opportunity to work with some great local places like Bliss Allendale, Tea Time Cafe, and Panera bread! This semester we will also be doing March Madness Brackets which allows for a dancer or supporter to win some money back! Each dancer in GVDT is expected to participate in three of these fundraisers or opt to buy-out.

Learn more at:

https://www.thefamilyhopefoundation.org/

The events for fundraisers vary by semester, but the overall goal is to support a good cause and Dance Troupe!