About Hands of Hope
The Hands of Hope Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Cancer & Hematology Centers.
Our Mission
To lend a hand to our community by providing intentional financial support to our cancer patients, their families and the organizations that support them in West Michigan.
Our Vision
That individuals living with cancer will have access to resources that help alleviate financial stressors associated with care, allowing them to focus their energy on health, healing and achieving spiritual wellness.
Our Core Values
Our values shape our work and guide our individual and collective approach to addressing each person’s unique needs: service, compassion, equity, respect and integrity.
The Hands of Hope Leadership
Erin Pettijohn, MD
Foundation President
Patty Jereck
Foundation Secretary
Stuart Genschaw
Foundation Treasurer
Committee Members
Kathryn Alguire, MD
Brett Brinker, MD
Kelly Parling-Lynch, DO
Donate to Hands of Hope
Your gift goes directly to organizations that support individuals during their cancer journey.
Hands of Hope Grants
We appreciate the opportunity to partner with organizations supporting cancer patients in our West Michigan community. Please see the eligibility requirements on the fillable form below and submit to us at least 14 days in advance of our committee’s next meeting (the second Tuesday of each month).
Step 1.
Download the application form here
Step 2.
Fill out the application form on your computer, then save it.
Find your organization's 501(c)(3) status form.
Step 3.
Submit both forms here
Upload your completed grant application forms.
2021 - 2022 Grant Recipients
American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Rockford
American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Muskegon
American Cancer Society Making Strides
Beautiful You
Bluebird Cancer Retreats
Emmanuel Hospice
Gilda’s Club
Hospice of Holland
Contact Hands of Hope
Phone: 616.954.9949
Email: hoh@chcwm.org
5800 Foremost Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546