Community Action House
Renee Rivard is an accomplished nonprofit professional with extensive experience in development and community outreach. Currently serving as Vice President of Development at Community Action House since July 2023, Renee previously held the position of Senior Director of Development at Safe Haven Ministries from December 2018 to June 2023. Other notable roles include Development Manager at Evergreen Commons and Corporate Relations at the American Cancer Society, where responsibilities encompassed donor relations, event management, and community engagement. Additionally, Renee served on the board of Revive and Thrive, focusing on providing support to individuals facing serious illness, and held leadership positions at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and Kent MSU Extension, enhancing community programs and education. Renee Rivard earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Grand Valley State University and has demonstrated a commitment to serving under-resourced populations throughout the career.
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Community Action House
For over 50 years, we’ve supported our most financially vulnerable neighbors in meeting their basic needs while enhancing their abilities to effect positive change in their lives. Over the years, we’ve responded to community needs, particularly where it pertains to gaps in services or barriers to understanding and accessing support. We consider ourselves part service provider, part innovation hub: relying on the generosity of our community offers us the agility to adapt and innovate to provide services that align with the present need