Encore by Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Encore is leading the movement to encourage and engage people over 50 in second acts for a greater Grand Rapids.

Inspiring innovation, building capacity, raising awareness — that's Encore! What if thousands of people approaching traditional retirement age decided to take an encore — to put their experience and talents to work for the common good? What if they felt called to help end homelessness, improve our schools, protect the environment or shape local government? These experienced adults are an enormous  ...