Building Communities That Care: Local Charitable Events We’re Sponsoring This Fall

At Eastbrook Homes, our work is guided by our mission to build thriving communities in West Michigan and the Greater Lansing area. This lofty goal starts with making our communities places where all individuals feel supported, healthy, and loved. 

It’s our privilege to fulfill this mission by sponsoring our incredible local organizations whose work ensures our neighbors in need are seen and cared for. This fall, we’re supporting a number of charitable and influential causes. We hope that you will read more about these events and consider getting involved in any way that feels possible to you. 

Even a small act can make a huge impact. 

Safe Haven Ministries – 35th Annual Fall Luncheon
9/23/25 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For more than 30 years, Safe Haven Ministries has stood with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to “amplify voices, ignite hope, and transform futures.” They do this by offering safety and resources for those in need. Their programs include emergency shelter, counseling, prevention education, and community outreach.

On September 23, join Safe Haven for its 35th Annual Fall Luncheon at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. This inspiring event will bring community members together to learn more about their mission, hear stories of courage, and support the life-changing work Safe Haven carries out every day.

Learn more and register here.

Love In Action – Autumn Bash
9/25/25 | 5:30 p.m.

Love In Action meets essential needs in Northwest Ottawa County by providing food pantries, health services, transitional housing, and support for families facing hardship. Their goal is to help individuals not only find stability, but thrive.

On September 25, the community is invited to the Autumn Bash at Trillium Events in Spring Lake. Guests will enjoy a night of dinner, auctions, and stories of impact – all in support of Love In Action’s mission to serve neighbors in need.

Find more details and purchase your tickets here.

Kids’ Food Basket – Brown Bag Decorating Month
October, 2025

Kids’ Food Basket works to create a hunger-free West Michigan through their Sack Supper program, sustainable farming, community food distribution, and education. Each day, thousands of children rely on their services for healthy evening meals.

Throughout October, you can help them further their mission! Brown Bag Decorating Month invites you to add color and words of encouragement to the very bags used to deliver Sack Suppers. Once decorated, bags can be dropped off at one of Kids’ Food Basket’s locations, where they’ll be filled with nutritious meals and delivered to local schools.

Learn how to participate here.

Ele’s Place Capital Region – Fall Reception
10/9/25 | 5:30 p.m.

Ele’s Place provides critical grief support to children, teens, and families across Michigan who have experienced the death of a loved one. By offering peer-to-peer bereavement support groups, clinical consultations and helpful resources, they create safe spaces for healing and hope.

On October 9, they invite you to join them for their Fall Reception. This meaningful event helps ensure they can continue offering these programs free of charge. Come together with your community to support and learn more about their impact.

Learn more here.

Ele’s Place West Michigan – Courage, Comfort & Cocktails
10/14/25 | 6:00 p.m.

Can’t make it to the Fall Reception? You’ll have another opportunity to show your support on October 14th. Ele’s Place West Michigan will host their signature event, Courage, Comfort & Cocktails. This evening at the Goei Center in Grand Rapids will feature comfort foods, beer and wine tastings, cocktails, and a silent auction. All proceeds go directly to sustaining Ele’s Place’s mission of providing grief support to children and families.

Register, sponsor, or reserve your table here.

Mosaic Counseling – Vogue: Threads of Hope
11/6/25 | 6:30 p.m.

Mosaic Counseling provides affordable, professional mental health counseling services in Ottawa County and surrounding areas. Their mission is to help individuals and families overcome barriers to the mental health resources they need most.

On November 6, Mosaic will “unravel barriers, one stitch at a time” at their Vogue: Threads of Hope event. This fun, fashion-forward fundraiser showcases community style, cocktails, and entertainment. And the best part is it all supports their mission to make counseling accessible to everyone.

Get more information about the event, and reserve your spot here. 

D.A. Blodgett St. John’s – Guild Ball
11/22/25 | 6:00 p.m.

D.A. Blodgett St. John’s has been serving children and families in West Michigan since the late 1800s. Today, they continue to provide safe homes, foster care, adoption services, and mental health programs for children who need them most.

Come celebrate the “Bright Futures” made possible by the community’s investment in successful outcomes for our children and families. On November 22, the JW Marriott International Ballroom will be filled with guests dressed in colorful outfits, enjoying dinner, dancing, and live entertainment. 

Secure your tickets or sponsorship here.

Child and Family Charities – Red Nose Ruckus
12/5/25 | Time: TBD

Child & Family Charities offers more than 30 programs across six divisions, all designed to protect, heal, and strengthen children and families. From foster care and adoption to behavioral health and homeless youth services, they are a beacon of hope in the Lansing area.

On December 5, they will host the 19th annual Red Nose Ruckus, their whimsical and festive gala featuring dinner, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. Funds raised directly support their wide range of incredible programs.

Find more event details and registration info here.

At Eastbrook Homes, we don’t just build communities – but our communities have shaped us, too. We’re proud to pour love back into our cities, for a better West Michigan. We invite you to learn more about these local organizations and join us in supporting them, however you can. Together, we can make a difference and help all individuals in need get the support they deserve. 

Visit our Giving page to learn more about all the organizations we partner with and how you can join efforts in helping them succeed.