Events

In addition to generating necessary funds, events provide connection with our community.

Events

Featured events

Hope grows event
Hope Grows
May 2025
Runners at Run Walk Rock
Run Walk Rock
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Mother and infant gala attendees
Mother and Infant Gala
Friday, June 13, 2025
Beer and wine tasting
South Haven Wine & Beer Hospice Benefit
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hope grows event
Hope Grows
May 2025
Runners at Run Walk Rock
Run Walk Rock
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Mother and infant gala attendees
Mother and Infant Gala
Friday, June 13, 2025
Beer and wine tasting
South Haven Wine & Beer Hospice Benefit
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hope grows event
Hope Grows
May 2025
Runners at Run Walk Rock
Run Walk Rock
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Mother and infant gala attendees
Mother and Infant Gala
Friday, June 13, 2025
Beer and wine tasting
South Haven Wine & Beer Hospice Benefit
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hope grows event
Hope Grows
May 2025
Runners at Run Walk Rock
Run Walk Rock
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Mother and infant gala attendees
Mother and Infant Gala
Friday, June 13, 2025
Beer and wine tasting
South Haven Wine & Beer Hospice Benefit
Saturday, August 2, 2025

The impact of events

graphic with number of Heart Failure Kits
Congestive heart failure kits

Provided to patients in need.

graphic with number of volunteers
Volunteers
Providing 60,000+ volunteer hours, at CHFS events and throughout CHS.
graphic with number of Lory's Place event participants
Participants
In Lory’s Place Run Walk Rock 5K event, raises funding for grief counseling.
graphic showing the square feet of the Center for Wellness
Square foot
Center for Wellness, providing care for an underserved community.
graphic with number of Heart Failure Kits
Congestive heart failure kits

Provided to patients in need.

graphic with number of volunteers
Volunteers
Providing 60,000+ volunteer hours, at CHFS events and throughout CHS.
graphic with number of Lory's Place event participants
Participants
In Lory’s Place Run Walk Rock 5K event, raises funding for grief counseling.
graphic showing the square feet of the Center for Wellness
Square foot
Center for Wellness, providing care for an underserved community.
graphic with number of Heart Failure Kits
Congestive heart failure kits

Provided to patients in need.

graphic with number of volunteers
Volunteers
Providing 60,000+ volunteer hours, at CHFS events and throughout CHS.
graphic with number of Lory's Place event participants
Participants
In Lory’s Place Run Walk Rock 5K event, raises funding for grief counseling.
graphic showing the square feet of the Center for Wellness
Square foot
Center for Wellness, providing care for an underserved community.
graphic with number of Heart Failure Kits
Congestive heart failure kits

Provided to patients in need.

graphic with number of volunteers
Volunteers
Providing 60,000+ volunteer hours, at CHFS events and throughout CHS.
graphic with number of Lory's Place event participants
Participants
In Lory’s Place Run Walk Rock 5K event, raises funding for grief counseling.
graphic showing the square feet of the Center for Wellness
Square foot
Center for Wellness, providing care for an underserved community.

About the Foundation

Meet our team
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Soroya Pierre-Vanartsen

Soroya Pierre-VanArtsen

President and vice president, philanthropy

Amy Zapal

Amy Zapal
Senior foundation specialist

Amanda English

Amanda English

Foundation specialist 

Susan Burkholz

Susan Burkholz

Executive assistant

Dean Napp

Dean Napp

Development officer, Southwestern Medical Clinic Foundation

Demi Jensen

Demi Jensen

Foundation coordinator

Julie Elliott

Julie Elliott

Manager, volunteer services

Board of trustees
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Executive Committee
Dana Wales, Chair

Shane Shidler, Vice chair

Tamara Phillippe, Secretary

Heather Lallo, Treasurer


President
Soroya Pierre-VanArtsen

Board Members
Natalie Baggio
Mike Birkholm
Ann Campbell
James Clever
Wendy Edwards
Jerry French
Scott Geik

Brittany Grasley
Randy Hendrixson
Debra Johnson
Tina Johnson
Gregory Kellogg
Dathan Lumpkins
Anna Murphy
Dennis Szymanski, MD
Sherry Wales
Mark Weber

Contact us
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Phone
269.927.5143

Fax
269.927.5338

Email
chfsm@corewellhealth.org

Mailing Address
1234 Napier Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Office Location
1234 Napier Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085