Our region has a long history of raising funds for local and national charitable organizations. Contributions in the thousands of dollars have been made, thanks to the generosity of our members.
A particularly effective fundraiser has been the solicitation of donations to drive touring laps on the beautiful road course at Grattan Raceway Park during the Grand Prix of Grattan. This is a very enjoyable way for you to contribute to our charity. And, on occasion, an especially generous member has offered to match all contributions.
The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans as been selected by the Board of WMR PCA as its official charity. All funds collected at breakfast and noontime track touring at the Lloyd LaHuis Memorial Grand Prix of Grattan Driver’s Education event will be donated in total to GRHV.
The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans was established in 1886 for Civil War veterans and has been serving Michigan for 122 years. GRHV plays a significant role in our community by providing healthcare and hospitality for those who fought for our country. It is a 758-bed nursing home for veterans, with 618 nursing care beds and 140 domiciliary beds.
An extensive professional staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and recreational therapy aides all work to make the veterans stay a pleasant experience. A few of the services GRHV provides include skilled nursing care, rehab therapy, pastoral care, dental and vision care, in-house pharmacy, and special needs care for diseases of the aging.
GRHV is located on 90 acres of land adjacent to the Grand River. It provides a wooded area,
pond, amphitheater and picnic section. The grounds are groomed and maintained by a dedicated group of staff and volunteers. Recreational activities include a bowling alley, art shows, fishing, music rooms, library, excursions to sporting events and musical performances, outdoor barbecues, onsite circus, painting, ceramic and stained glass lessons and crafts.
The cemetery is the final resting place for 2,413 Civil War Veterans and hundreds of veterans from every US military conflict since that time. The cemetery is the site for many special ceremonies, including the traditional Memorial Day service.
GRHV has developed an excellent reputation for quality nursing care for Michigan veterans and their dependents.
