Ryan Hurd moved to Grosse Pointe Woods a few years ago and has enjoyed many of the projects the foundation has helped to accomplish. As a 13+ year insurance professional, Ryan enjoys helping individuals and business owners in the area with their insurance needs. His work with community members has allowed him to build many relationships and see how unique this community is. Ryan's social media expertise is helping expand awareness of the Foundation!

Patrick O'Callaghan moved to Grosse Pointe Woods in 2023 and looks forward to becoming a more active community member. He has been involved in planning local events and participating primarily with the activity committees for Saint Clair Shores and Lexington. Patrick is looking forward to serving the GPW community. He received a degree in information systems management from Oakland University in April 2021 and has worked at General Motors since graduating. We are thrilled to have Patrick's skills including his enhancements to our website!

Holiday Raffle Drawing December 12th! Get Your Tickets Now!!!

We are very grateful to the many Mack Avenue merchants who have generously donated items and gift certificates for our prize packages. See the list of businesses on our website and be sure to Shop Mack for the Holidays!

AHEE Jewelers 9-hole disc golf course open!

After a weather delay, the new AHEE Jewelers 9-hole disc golf course in Ghesquiere Park had its grand opening on October 2nd! Players showed up just after the ribbon cutting - we're excited to see the community participate in this great sport!

Photo Credits: Heidi Korte

50/50 Raffle at Fall Fest

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 50/50 Raffle at Fall Fest where we played a game of Heads or Tails. It was a lot of fun and the proceeds will support future projects in our city.

Hob Nobbin' With Goblins

We enjoyed handing out candy and seeing all the fantastic costumes at Hob Nobbin' With the Gobblins at Lake Front Park on October 12th!

What’s next

The city has requested our support for additional improvements to Ghesquiere Park, including an accessible swing area. Please consider becoming a major supporter of this much-needed upgrade to the Ghesquiere playground at the $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, or $1,000 level. Sponsor names will be on a permanent plaque at the site with prominence corresponding with gift amount. Donate now or email info@gpwfoundation.org for additional information.

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd

Giving to the Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation allows you to view the results of your generosity right in your neighborhood. Please consider donating.

Commemorative brick pavers are a great way to acknowledge family and friends or just to express your own support of our community. Pavers may be placed around the clock tower in front of City Hall or within the mini golf course at Lake Front Park. $300 for a 7-1/8” x 4-3/4” paver with up to three inscribed lines, and $600 for a 9-1/2” x 9-1/2” paver with up to seven lines!