Robert Nelson Service Fund - Civic Engagement - Grand Valley State University

The Robert Nelson Community Service Fund

Mr. Robert Nelson was a special man who lived his life demonstrating kindness to others. Mr. Nelson grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and spent almost 40 years of his life in the radio and television industry. He cared about others, and this fund continues his legacy of community service.

With the focus of providing current students and/or student organizations with the opportunity to engage with the community by helping individuals in need. This need may be assisting individuals who are homeless, have a disability, or are veterans, for example. Funds will be used to allow students and Registered Student Organizations to perform community service activities which create an impact on the individuals they serve. Funds will be used for materials or other needs for tangible service projects rather than donations to non-profit organizations.

Community Service Project / Event details

Is this community service project / event taking place as a part of a student organization or a class? *

Name of student organization? *

Class and instructor name/email? *

Specify (include advisor/faculty/staff name or email who you are partnering with) *

Community Service Project / Event name *

Robert Nelson was a special man who lived his life demonstrating kindness to others. Mr.Nelson grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and spent almost 40 years of his life in the radio/televisionindustry. He cared about others, and this fund continues his legacy of community service.

The Robert Nelson Community Service Fund is meant to support GVSU students in giving back through community service projects and events. To apply for funding, please indicate below how the Robert Nelson Community Service Fund will contribute to the success of your project or event. Please explain what you plan to do, how the project or event will benefit the community, what group(s) of people will benefit as a result, specifically how you will use the funds, and your intended positive impact. In addition, please share any community partner organization(s), GVSU registered student organization(s), and / or GVSU class(es) and how they will be involved. Please note that this should be towards a service project. Funds should be used for materials, supplies or equipment to support your community service project / event. Funds are not to be donated to other organizations. You will be required to provide an itemized cost list.

Tell us about your event *

Are you partnering with any Local Non-Profit or on-campus office? (include their name if yes) *

Location *

Reservation made if it's on campus? *

Building name and room number *

Off-campus location *

Intended event date *

Expected Attendance *

Expected Non-GVSU Attendance *

Contact Person

Please list the name of the e-board member/officer/group member/ class project fellow that will be the main contact point throughout the process. This contact person will also be asked to have a short meeting with a team member from Civic Engagement to confirm the details of the proposal.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Title (i.e. president, financial officer or general member for student orgs) *

Secondary Contact (if any)

Funding

Recipients of Robert Nelson Service Fund are eligible for up to 500$ funding per event

Itemized Cost Breakdown (include supplies name) *

Human Verification *

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