Milestones
Great things are happening! Below are just a few of our most recent milestones, to view the complete history of Alternatives in Motion please visit our Milestones Archives.
2008
- We unveiled a fresh new look for our organization by creating a new logo, web site, and electronic newsletter.
- We received a $4,300 grant from the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. This grant was used to cover building and development costs associated with the new web site and electronic newsletter.
- Alternatives in Motion received nearly $64,000 in donations from the Charity of the Year program. Thanks to all the high school students from around the state who helped with this fantastic fundraising effort.
2007
- We moved into our new office at 201 Matilda NE in Grand Rapids, MI. The folks at Baker Tent Rental have been great to us.
- We continued to play a key role as one of the charitable partners for the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon.
- We were selected as the Charity of the Year for the Michigan Association of Student Councils and the Michigan Association of Honor Societies for the 2007-2008 school year.
- Our total number of wheelchair donations is approaching 700.
- We continue to see an increase in in-kind donations of new and gently used mobility equipment.
2006
- 2006 year end: We have helped over 600 people with their unmet mobility needs.
- Many thoughtful families have donated gently used equipment that has been given to others with mobility needs.
- Our 2nd Annual Golf Outing raised $15,170 for our mission.
- Alternatives in Motion was selected as one of the Charitable Partner Organizations for the 3rd Annual Grand Rapids Marathon.
Results of Fundraising Efforts
As of the end of 2007, we have provided wheelchairs to 694 people. Below is a table of our fundraising efforts and the number of wheelchairs we were able to provide, per year of operation. Help us provide the gift of mobility and make a tax-deductible donation today!
| Year | Cash | In-kind | Total | Wheelchairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $65,755.00 | $34,603.00 | $100,358.00 | 15 |
| 1997 | $55,090.00 | $55,090.00 | $110,180 | 32 |
| 1998 | $199,170.00 | $109,952.00 | $309,122.00 | 40 |
| 1999 | $151,083.00 | $202,507.00 | $353,590.00 | 92 |
| 2000 | $207,673.00 | $170,820.00 | $378,493.00 | 108 |
| 2001 | $142,650.00 | $118,535.00 | $261,185.00 | 54 |
| 2002 | $190,675.00 | $35,272.00 | $225,947.00 | 32 |
| 2003 | $201,596.00 | $75,383.00 | $276,979.00 | 43 |
| 2004 | $185,034.00 | $141,905.00 | $326,939.00 | 50 |
| 2005 | $155,005.00 | $118,010.00 | $273,015.00 | 96 |
| 2006 | $149,110.00 | $209,136.00 | $358,246.00 | 52 |
| 2007 | $164,516.00 | $158,689.00 | $323,205.00 | 80 |
| 2008 | $171,683.00 | $106,181.00 | 277,864.00 | 87 |
| Total | $2,039,040.00 | $1,536,083.00 | $3,575,123.00 | 781 |
