Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events

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.

• March 5, 2022 – Symphony With Soul, Grand Rapids Symphony
• October 14, 2021 – Latina Network of West Michigan 7th Anniversary Celebration
• September 2021 – Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, Greater Ottawa County United Way
• July 16, 2021 – Young Professionals of Color Conference, Cascade Engineering
• February 27, 2021 – Symphony of Soul, Grand Rapids Symphony
• February 10, 2021 – Winter Internship Program, Lighthouse Immigration Advocates
• 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
• 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 Reception
• 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
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