Community Impact
GRAND GIVES BACK
Grand Valley State student-athletes champion six verified local charities — powered by Allendale, MI brand supporters and your Fan Engine membership.
6
Partner Charities
530
Athletes Involved
20+
Brand Supporters
$85K+
Community Funds Raised
1,200+
Service Hours
Regional Food Bank Network
Food Security
Annual Goal: $15K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes pack meals, lead campus donation drives, and create social media campaigns to raise awareness for local food insecurity.
Brand Supporters
WalmartKrogerRegional GrocerGordon Food Service
Community Hospital Foundation
Healthcare
Annual Goal: $18K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes visit patients, host charity events, and use their NIL to fundraise for community healthcare programs.
Brand Supporters
Regional Medical CenterCVS HealthBlue Cross Blue ShieldWalgreens
United Way – Local Chapter
Education
Annual Goal: $10K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes mentor students, appear at fundraising events, and promote literacy and youth development programs.
Brand Supporters
PNC BankAT&TStaplesState Farm
Local Parks & Conservation Trust
Environment
Annual Goal: $8K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes lead park clean-up events, habitat restoration days, and eco-awareness social campaigns with partner brands.
Brand Supporters
REIPatagoniaThe Home DepotSubaru
Habitat for Humanity – Local Chapter
Housing
Annual Goal: $14K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Team build days, athlete-led galas, and social campaigns supporting affordable housing in the community.
Brand Supporters
Lowe'sFergusonSherwin-Williams84 Lumber
NAMI – Local Affiliate
Mental Health
Annual Goal: $10K/yr
Athlete NIL Activity
Athletes share personal mental health journeys, lead campus awareness events, and co-brand campaigns to reduce stigma.
Brand Supporters
BetterHelpCalmHeadspaceLocal Health System