Events
Learn more about our upcoming events here! We hope that you will join us at one of the following events.
Ann Arbor Events
November 1-31, 2025
Children's Grief Awareness Month
Sponsor a child with a one-time gift of $600, providing a full year of support to a child or teen attending Ele's Place. You choose a day in November, and we'll share your quote, photo or story to our social followers.
February 2026
Cars and Cocoa - Restoring Hearts and Revving Up Hope
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Derby Day Soirée
September 2026
Healing Hearts Family Walk
Heartstrings Thank You Event
Ann Arbor Branch
Capital Region Events
West Michigan Events
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Healing Hearts 5K
October 14, 2025
The Goei Center @ 6:00pm
Join us October 14th for Ele's Place—West Michigan's signature fall event! Held at the beautiful and historic Goei Center in Grand Rapids, Courage, Comfort & Cocktails is an annual fall fundraising tradition. Guests will enjoy strolling comfort food prepared by local chefs; beer, wine and cocktail tastings; and a chance to bid on unique SILENT and LIVE auction items! They will also learn about the exceptional work our staff and volunteers do to provide crucial grief support services to children, teens and their families, all FREE OF CHARGE. It truly is a one-of-a-kind fundraising experience you will not want to miss!
6:00 p.m. | Strolling comfort food, beer, wine and cocktail tastings, and silent auction
7:45 p.m. | Program and live auction, including an inspiring "Fund the Mission" story
Purchase Tickets/Register or View Silent Auction
For more info, please contact:
Kristy Ziegler, Events & Outreach Coordinator
Ele’s Place – West Michigan
[email protected] | 616-301-1605 ext. 5103
October 14, 2025
The Goei Center
818 Butterworth St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504