Community Partners & Sponsors

Businesses, foundations, organizations, and individuals help keep peer grief support free for Michigan families. Sponsor a local event, support groups throughout the year, or talk with us about a statewide partnership.

Guests at Ele’s Place Ann Arbor’s Derby Day Soirée.

There Is More Than One Way to Help.

Foundation Gifts & Grants

Connect with our Development team about your foundation’s priorities, grant opportunities, and application requirements.

Corporate Giving

Support Ele’s Place through an organizational gift or an employee giving campaign. Our Development team can help you plan your involvement.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Find regional event packets and connect with the person who handles sponsorships in your community.

Team Engagement

Bring employees together through a workplace fundraiser, a branch wishlist collection, or a team volunteering opportunity arranged with our staff.

A Shared Purpose. A Personal Difference.

An Employee Nomination Opened the Door

When Fifth Third asked employees to nominate local organizations for a grant, an employee put Ele’s Place forward. The resulting $530 gift had a meaning of its own. It marked May 3, Fifth Third Day.

AnnArbor.com · May 10, 2012

Let’s Get to Know Each Other.

Request a Speaker

Request a presentation for your organization to learn about Ele’s Place, children’s grief, and ways to support the mission.

Tours of the Heart

Tours of the Heart introduce community members and prospective partners to Ele’s Place. Families looking for grief support can connect with the program team to discuss joining a group and arrange a family orientation.

Sponsorship Packets and Contacts

For statewide sponsorships, corporate partnerships, foundation gifts, or planned gifts, contact Jennifer Brooket, CFRE · 734-929-6640.

Ann Arbor event sponsors
Calen Conlan · 734-929-6640
2026 Ann Arbor sponsor packet (PDF)

Capital Region event sponsors
Marie Armstrong · 517-482-1315
2026 Capital Region sponsor packet (PDF)

West Michigan event sponsors
Kristy Ziegler · 616-301-1605
Contact Kristy for the West Michigan packet.

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A Gift Can Take Many Forms.

Find a way to give that fits your life and what matters to you.