How school foundations are stepping up to fill critical funding gaps

How school foundations are stepping up to fill critical funding gaps

The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation is stepping up to support the district's schools, providing over $700,000 in program support, grants, and enhancement scholarships for the upcoming school year."That is different every single year, depending on budget and need and programs that we're supporting," said Amy Stuursma, executive director of the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation.The foundation is funding a range of initiatives, including me…