We would like to thank all of our sponsors, donors, and attendees for your kindness and generosity. Your contributions made this year’s event a tremendous success, thank you.

The Junior League of Grand Rapids would like to thank Charisse Mitchell of the YWCA West Central Michigan, for her inspiring testimony of our five-decade long partnership during the 8th annual Lead the Way Luncheon.

Charisse Mitchell is the CEO of the YWCA West Central Michigan. YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism; empower women and girls; and provide peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services to child and adult survivors. This includes prevention programming and advocacy for change at the local, state, and national levels – all through a lens of inclusion and anti-oppression.

The Junior League of Grand Rapids is fortunate to continue our partnership with the YWCA under Charisse’s leadership, and we thank her for her continued support of the League.