Varnum in the Community
Varnum supports numerous organizations with volunteer efforts, monetary contributions and sponsorships. Of particular note is our longstanding relationship with Buchanan Elementary School in Grand Rapids and our more recent affiliation with Durfee Elementary School in Detroit.
- May 18, 2020 – West Michigan Asian American Association Gala
- March 5, 2020 – WMCAT iBall
- February 22, 2020 – Giant Awards, Grand Rapids Community College
- February 21, 2020 – “Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream” (internal event at Varnum)
- January 1, 2020 – Disability Advocates of Kent County, Access for All
- January 1, 2020 – University PREP Academy
- January 1, 2020 – Diversity and Inclusion Calendars, Cascade Engineering
- December 11, 2019 – Varnum Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council Holiday Receptio
- December 5, 2019 – Winter Sparkle Event – Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
- November 23, 2019 – Grand Rapids Symphony Neighborhood Concert celebrating the Latinx community
- November 13, 2019 – YWCA Tribute Awards Luncheon
- November 2, 2019 – Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA) premiere of Harriet, Gold Sponsor
- November 1, 2019 – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
- October 17, 2019 – Diversity + Equity + Inclusion Event, co-hosted by Varnum, Warner, and Miller Johnson
- October 15, 2019 – Seeds of GROWth Luncheon – Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
- October 11, 2019 – LEADeres Dinner sponsor, in support of the Latino-centric professional development and leadership program at Ferris State University
- October 2, 2019 – Latina Network of West Michigan Latina Celebration
- September 28, 2019 – Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
- September 21, 2019 – Grand Rapids Symphony Neighborhood Concert featuring culturally relevant music
- September 19, 2019 – Varnum hosts welcome reception for Bill Manns in Detroit
- August 24, 2019 – Latino Health 5K – West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- August 8, 2019 – Facing Racism Conference – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- July 20, 2019 – Grand Rapids Symphony Neighborhood Concert, celebrating nature through the lens of Native American culture
- June 27, 2019 – El Torneo Golf Outing – West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- June 20, 2019 – Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
- June 12, 2019 – Ebony Road Players – Arts Advocacy Awards
- May 22, 2019 – Newcomer Legacy: A Vietnamese-American Story (internal event at Varnum)
- May 16, 2019 – Asian Gala - West Michigan Asian American Association
- May 6, 2019 – Facing Racism Conference – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- May 2, 2019 – Better Together – Affinity Mentoring
- March 25, 2019 – Axios Employer of Choice Conference
- March 14, 2019 – Pillar Awards Luncheon – Women’s Resource Center
- February 27, 2019 – “Green Book” movie and discussion (internal event at Varnum)
- February 23, 2019 – GIANTS Awards and Banquet, Grand Rapids Community College
- February 22, 2019 – Documentary: Black in America, Part II (internal event at Varnum)
- February 20, 2019 – Documentary: Black in America (internal event at Varnum)
- February 15, 2019 – Grand Rapids Symphony: Celebration of Soul
- January 21, 2019 – Ebony Road Players – The Meeting (internal event at Varnum)
- January 21, 2019 – Urban League: Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast