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Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association

The Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association advocates for health equity, supports the nursing profession, and empowers the Black community through education, outreach, and health initiatives, fostering a healthier future for all.

Join us for the 4th Annual &ldquo;Sponsoring A Dream&rdquo; Gala 🎟️ Your registration supports the Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association&rsquo;s work to advance Black nurses and improve health education in the African American community. Complete this form to confirm your sponsorship or tickets and help fund mentorship, community health programs, and outreach that addresses real health disparities here in Grand Rapids. We appreciate your partnership in this ongoing work.

4th Annual Gala - Sponsoring A Dream

Bid with purpose at the Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association&#39;s Silent Auction 🎁. Every item you win helps expand education, advocacy, and wellness programs for communities of color. Your support strengthens nurse scholarships, mentorship, CPR training, and sickle cell education 🩺. Together, we help ensure access to quality healthcare through learning, leadership, and community partnerships.

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's 4th Annual Sponsoring A Dream Gala Silent Auction

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of an extraordinary educational workshop focusing on prostate cancer. Integrating Families into the conversation.&nbsp;The Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association&#39;s Men&#39;s Health Brunch. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Men's Health Brunch- Prostate Cancer Pt. II- CANCELED

2025 Gala at the Watermark Country Club

2025 Fundraising Gala test

<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Sponsoring a Dream Gala<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Let's Get Dressed up and Celebrate!<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">The event aims to raise money to provide scholarships to nursing students and support free educational opportunities and activities in the community. GRBNA provides scholarships, tutoring, and mentorship to minority nursing students each year. GRBNA also provides free health education to hundreds of Kent County residents each year regarding various health conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CPR, sickle cell, obesity, suicide, mental health, substance abuse, maternal infant health, autism, and much more. Please join us in our efforts to improve the health of our community by attending our scholarship gala or by making a financial contribution.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">

3rd Annual GRBNA Scholarship Gala- Sponsoring A Dream

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's 3rd Annual Sponsoring A Dream Gala Silent Auction

📖 Souvenir Booklet Ad Pricing (Ad Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025)All pages are full color. First come, first served premium placements.         •           Full Page (8.5” x 11”) – $150 - Front Inside Cover – $300 - Back Inside Cover – $250    •           Back Cover – $350         •           Half Page (8.5” x 5.5”) – $100         •           Quarter Page (4.25” x 5.5”) – $75         •           Business Card/Logo Ad (3.5” x 2”) – $50All ads must be submitted print-ready (PDF or high-resolution image) to: 📧 encouragingwords@msn.comFor questions about your sponsorship ad space, please contact:  📞 Nina – 256-520-6976

GRBNA 2025 Gala Souvenir Book Ads

Join our nonprofit's raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community. 🎟️ Basket includes a grilling set, that includes grill gloves, utensils and nesting grill baskets. The basket includes a neck massager that can be used for relaxing after grilling.  Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's Annual Father's Day Gift Basket Raffle 2025

Men's Health Brunch Sponsored by GRBNA in collaboration with The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1737032703/cdgghxve4bgfxqpxix7g.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Men's Health Brunch- Focus Prostate Cancer

Placing an Ad in our Souvenir Booklet (Contact Nina at 256-520-6976 / encouragingwords@msn.com)SizesName Only - $20.00Business Card - $50.00¼ Page – $100.00½ Page – $175.00Full Page - $250.00Add $20.00 for color copies

GRBNA 2024 Gala Program Booklet Ads

<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Sponsoring a Dream Gala<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Let's Get Dressed up and Celebrate!<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">The event aims to raise money to provide scholarships to nursing students and support free educational opportunities and activities in the community. GRBNA provides scholarships, tutoring, and mentorship to minority nursing students each year. GRBNA also provides free health education to hundreds of Kent County residents each year regarding various health conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CPR, sickle cell, obesity, suicide, mental health, substance abuse, maternal infant health, autism, and much more. Please join us in our efforts to improve the health of our community by attending our scholarship gala or by making a financial contribution.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">

2nd Annual GRBNA Scholarship Gala-Sponsoring A Dream

Please help The Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association raise money to fund education.

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's "Sponsoring A Dream" Silent Auction 2024

<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Laura B. Moody’s <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">70th Birthday <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Celebration RSVP (Adults only, No Kids) <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">6:00pm-10:00pm <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">August 10, 2024 <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">The Point <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">555 28th St.SE <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">(Located on 28th ST, between Madison & Eastern) <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Your love is the greatest gift, and your presence is all we ask.  We all know Laura Loves to travel, for those who would like to contribute to Laura’s next great adventure, your gift will help her to explore the world and create lasting memories. Please click the following link to record a birthday message for Laura<a href="https://share.vidday.com/e/b-jqvarz" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;user-select:auto;font-weight:700" target="_blank">Click Here to Record a special birthday message for Laura</a> <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">For more information contact <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Nina Western 256-520-6976 <a href="mailto:encouragingwords@msn.com" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">encouragingwords@msn.com</a> <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1716682477/b27tjtclnotxp6okb17n.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;box-sizing:inherit;user-select:none" />

Laura B. Moody's 70th Birthday Celebration RSVP

Free CPR Training for Back to School Event August 10, 2024Please indicate if you need Heart Saver- for general individuals that are not in health careBLS recertification or if you are interested in BLS for Providers- If you are a nursing student or are in health care

CPR Training for Back to School August 10

Please help us raise money for the operations of GRBNA through $5 donations for tickets for this gift basket. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1716671347/z6l5vwak0zzzr2qmehek.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Father's Day Gift Basket Raffle

Help with  presenting information about GRBNA and our history at the Grand Rapids Public MuseumGrand Rapids Public Museum  |  Be curious. 272 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 :: <a href="http://grpm.org/" target="_blank">grpm.org</a>

Celebration of Mandela

<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Sponsoring a Dream Gala<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">Let's Get Dressed up and Celebrate!<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.2;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">The event aims to raise money to provide scholarships to nursing students and support free educational opportunities and activities in the community. GRBNA provides scholarships, tutoring, and mentorship to minority nursing students each year. GRBNA also provides free health education to hundreds of Kent County residents each year regarding various health conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CPR, sickle cell, obesity, suicide, mental health, substance abuse, maternal infant health, autism, and much more. Please join us in our efforts to improve the health of our community by attending our scholarship gala or by making a financial contribution.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;line-height:1.62;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;box-sizing:inherit">

GRBNA Scholarship Gala-Sponsoring A Dream

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Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association Memberships 2024-2025

The Myrna P. Granderson Scholarship was established in recognition of Myrna&rsquo;s extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession and her tireless service to the community.Throughout her distinguished career, Myrna has mentored countless Black nurses, advocated for professional opportunities, and created a culture of health education that continues to shape programs addressing health disparities. Through her vision and leadership, she has paved the way for future generations of nurses to thrive throughout our region.Myrna is truly an innovator, a champion, and a trailblazer in nursing. We applaud her for the incredible work she has done and continues to do.Your Gift Makes a DifferenceYour contribution to the Myrna P. Granderson Scholarship supports nursing students preparing to lead and serve in communities of color. Each scholarship helps ease tuition expenses, provides valuable mentorship connections, and strengthens the local pipeline of nurses who understand the realities of health inequities.By contributing, you stand with the Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association in our mission to expand access to high-quality healthcare through education, advocacy, mentorship, and professional growth for Black nurses and nursing students.

The Myrna P. Granderson Scholarship was established in recognition of Myrna’s extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession and her tireless service to the community.Throughout her distinguished career, Myrna has mentored countless Black nurses, advocated for professional opportunities, and created a culture of health education that continues to shape programs addressing health disparities. Through her vision and leadership, she has paved the way for future generations of nurses to thrive throughout our region.Myrna is truly an innovator, a champion, and a trailblazer in nursing. We applaud her for the incredible work she has done and continues to do.Your Gift Makes a DifferenceYour contribution to the Myrna P. Granderson Scholarship supports nursing students preparing to lead and serve in communities of color. Each scholarship helps ease tuition expenses, provides valuable mentorship connections, and strengthens the local pipeline of nurses who understand the realities of health inequities.By contributing, you stand with the Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association in our mission to expand access to high-quality healthcare through education, advocacy, mentorship, and professional growth for Black nurses and nursing students.

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association

Past events

Past events

4th Annual Gala - Sponsoring A Dream

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's 4th Annual Sponsoring A Dream Gala Silent Auction

Men's Health Brunch- Prostate Cancer Pt. II- CANCELED

2025 Fundraising Gala test

3rd Annual GRBNA Scholarship Gala- Sponsoring A Dream

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's 3rd Annual Sponsoring A Dream Gala Silent Auction

GRBNA 2025 Gala Souvenir Book Ads

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's Annual Father's Day Gift Basket Raffle 2025

Men's Health Brunch- Focus Prostate Cancer

GRBNA 2024 Gala Program Booklet Ads

2nd Annual GRBNA Scholarship Gala-Sponsoring A Dream

Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association's "Sponsoring A Dream" Silent Auction 2024

Laura B. Moody's 70th Birthday Celebration RSVP

CPR Training for Back to School August 10

Father's Day Gift Basket Raffle

Celebration of Mandela

GRBNA Scholarship Gala-Sponsoring A Dream

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Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association Memberships 2024-2025

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Myrna P. Granderson Scholarship

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