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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