WHAT WE DO

Established in 2008, the Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, public organization created by and for the people of Grosse Pointe Woods. Our city is privileged to have many beautiful parks and public spaces including Ghesquire Park, Lake Front Park, Chene-Trombley Park, Sweeney Park, the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, and the plaza in front of City Hall. Recreational amenities provide opportunities for swimming, picnicking, walking, bicycling, ice skating, tennis, baseball, and basketball, among many others. It is the goal of the Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation to fund civic projects to further enrich the lives of those who work and live in our great community.

The Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation seeks opportunities beyond those receiving traditional tax-based support; it is focused on enhancement, not maintenance, of our city’s features and offerings. Past endeavors include the toddler playground and swing area at Chene-Trombley Park, the 9-hole miniature golf course at Lake Front Park, the clock tower at City Hall, game tables for the Activities Building, and the Burke Fossee Fitness Trail at Lake Front Park. We funded Avenue in the Woods banners on Mack Avenue, are a regular sponsor of the city’s Music on the Lawn series, and participate in the October Hob Nobbin’ with the Goblins event.

The business and affairs of the Foundation is managed by its board of directors, a body consisting of up to eighteen committed volunteers, that meets meets monthly. We collaborate with Grosse Pointe Woods administration and commissions, as well as our local business association, to help create and maintain the environment and lifestyle sought by current and prospective residents.

The mission, vision and values of the Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation reflect its commitment to serve our vibrant business and residential communities. We are dependent, however, upon volunteers, donations, bequests, and grants in order to raise needed funds and to complete projects. We hope you share our belief that the Grosse Pointe Woods community is a worthwhile endeavor and that you will consider supporting our efforts.