It was an exciting day at Laingsburg Elementary School in mid-April as Junior Achievement (JA) volunteers brought the world of careers directly into the classroom. The occasion? JA Career Speaker Series Day, where local professionals like Dan Montes from First National Bank of Michigan shared insights into their career paths. Dan Montes, a representative from … Continue reading

First National Bank of Michigan’s Grand Rapids team volunteered to help Kids Food Basket in making chicken wraps. Each wrap is filled with the appropriate amount of protein needed for a healthy balanced meal. Pictured are Charles Slauer and Rochelle Anderson, Julie Banks, Harrison Brown, Mike Hollander, Kirstyn Monroe and Linette Griteman. Kids Food Basket … Continue reading

In a powerful display of community spirit, members of FNBM united with Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF) to take a stand against hunger. Their collaborative effort resulted in the packaging of an impressive 750 boxes brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables. These nutritious provisions are destined to reach the hands and hearts of individuals and … Continue reading

Choose Lansing is an annual meeting that reports on the economic impact of those who have visited Lansing over the past year. The meeting touches on topics such as the hospitality industry and the state of tourism. The conference also covers upcoming events and how to improve the local visitor experience. First National Bank of … Continue reading

Members of the First National Bank of Michigan team (Harrison Brown, Dustin Hopkins, Mike Hollander, Kirstyn Monroe and Sara Amy) recently joined Sun Title for a Hand-2-Hand volunteer event. Several other local businesses helped fill backpacks with food items for children in Kent County as well. Each backpack was filled with breakfast, lunch, snack, and … Continue reading

On April 21st, 2023, the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo held an event with supporters and community leaders at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan to address injustices in our local communities. In attendance were members of the FNBM Kalamazoo team, which included Marcus Kole, Shaunna Padgett, Josh Schultz, Rick Jackson and Kelsey Bailey. The … Continue reading

KC Ready 4s is a community-designed organization focused on helping local public and private pre-kindergarten programs reach high quality; offering tuition assistance to qualifying families so they can afford to enroll their 4-year-olds in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs. Volunteers from First National Bank of Michigan are the first group to engage with kids in the classroom … Continue reading

Community Homeworks knows that low-income families face many challenges and believe that one of the first steps to moving forward is working to create a more stable and sustainable home environment. Often that starts with addressing critical repairs that a homeowner is not able to afford. Community Homeworks is committed to connecting homeowners to resources … Continue reading

The mission of the Capital Area Humane Society is to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example. The CAHS shelter can house up to 400 animals at one time. An average of more than 16 animals per day went home in 2020. That is one animal going home every … Continue reading

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids ensures a stronger, healthier community for all with a commitment to nurturing the potential of area youth, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is one of West Michigan’s leading non-profits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y … Continue reading