Ways You Can Help

You can become an active partner in protecting the Wild and Scenic Grand River by becoming a friend, volunteering, permanently protecting your land, or showing your support through any of the following ways.



Become a Friend of Grand River Partners, Inc.
Friendship has its privileges. By donating to Grand River Partners, Inc. you not only leave a legacy of clean water and scenic beauty, but you also become part of a community of friends through events such as our Annual Meeting, as well as hikes, river clean-ups, and more. Every dollar truly helps. In 2005, Grand River Partners, Inc. protected $10 worth of property for every $1 received from our friends and supporters of the Grand River Watershed.
Help Grand River Partners, Inc. go GREEN. You can help save a tree while helping Grand River Partners, Inc. save the Grand River Watershed by donating online. Just click on the link below to become a "GREEN" Friend of Grand River Partners, Inc.
If you would like to send a check to become a Friend, please make a check out to
Grand River Partners, Inc. and send to the address below...
Grand River Partners, Inc.
C/O Lake Erie College
391 W Washington Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Become a Corporate Friend of Grand River Partners, Inc.
Corporate support is vital to the success of Grand River Partners, Inc. Every dollar truly helps. In 2005, Grand River Partners, Inc. protected $10 worth of property for every $1 received from our friends and supporters of the Grand River Watershed. Becoming a Corporate Friend not only helps ensure the natural and economic viability of the Grand River and it surrounding communities, but provides you numerous opportunities as well. Each of the Corporate Friendship Levels provide numerous opportunities and benefits to your corporation or business.
Corporate Guardians of the Grand River - $5,000 and up
 | Special recognition in Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Report |
 | Name recognition, contact information, logo, and link to homepage of Grand River Partners, Inc. website |
 | Special corporate Award Presentation at Annual Banquet |
 | 20 employee friendships |
 | Employee field day on Grand River Partners, Inc. protected property (requires arrangements) |
 | logo displayed on Grand River Partners, Inc. display at local events |
 | Logo displayed at Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Banquet |
 | 4 tickets to Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Banquet |
Corporate Stewards of the Streams - $2,500 to $4,999
 | Recognition in Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Report |
 | Name recognition, contact information, and logo on Grand River Partners, Inc. website |
 | Annual Appreciation Plaque |
 | 10 employee friendships |
 | logo displayed on Grand River Partners, Inc. display at local events |
 | Logo displayed at Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Banquet |
 | 2 tickets to Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Banquet |
Corporate Conservator of the Creeks - $1,000 to $2,499
 | Recognition in Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Report |
 | Name recognition and contact information on Grand River Partners, Inc. website |
 | Annual Appreciation Plaque |
 | 5 employee friendships |
Corporate Observer of the Otter - $500 to $999
 | Recognition in Grand River Partners, Inc. Annual Report |
 | Name recognition on Grand River Partners, Inc. website |
 | Framed Certificate of Appreciation |
 | 1 employee friendship |
Help Grand River Partners, Inc. go GREEN. You can help save a tree while helping Grand River Partners, Inc. save the Grand River Watershed by donating online. Just click on the link below to become a "GREEN" Corporate Friend of Grand River Partners, Inc.

If you would like to send a check to become a Corporate Friend, please make a check out to
Grand River Partners, Inc. and send to the address below...
Grand River Partners, Inc.
C/O Lake Erie College
391 W Washington Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies will match charitable gifts made by their employees. You may be able to double (and sometimes triple) the impact of your donation to Grand River Partners, Inc. by participating in your company's Matching Gifts Program. Talk to your employer to see if they participate in a Matching Gifts Program.

Online Shopping at igive.com
You can help support Grand River Partners, Inc. by simply purchasing items online. Next time you decide to do a little shopping online, check out www.igive.com. Registering is free and a percentage of the cost of each item that you purchase at a participating online store will be contributed to Grand River Partners, Inc. At www.igive.com, you can choose from hundreds of stores such as Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, LL Bean, Eddie Bauer, Home Depot, and many more! You can help save the Grand River with each purchase you make!
Or, if you are more of a browser than a buyer, help Grand River Partners by using iSearch iGive . Click on the banner below and use this search engine to look for specific items on the web. Each time you use it to search, you are making money for Grand River Partners! It's that easy!


Gift Friendships
What do you get the person who has everything,...? Consider giving a one year gift friendship to Grand River Partners, Inc.! With each gift friendship the recipient will receive a Grand River Partners, Inc. window sticker, and recognition in our newsletter. Plus they will be invited to special "Friends Only Events" throughout the year. With a gift of $100 dollars or more, the recipient will be given a Grand River Partners, Inc. window sticker, recognition in our newsletter and a Grand River Partners, Inc. t-shirt! Honor your family and friends with a gift that also supports Grand River Partners, Inc.


Memorial and Legacy Gifts
You may chose to recognize a special person in your life with a Memorial Gift. A gift in one's memory is a wonderful way to express that persons hopes and wishes of protecting the Grand River Watershed and its natural beauty. Click below to commemorate a special someone with a Memorial Gift.

For every Memorial Gift received, Grand River Partners, Inc. will send an acknowledgement to the family, and a special mention will be made in the Grand River Partners, Inc. newsletter.
Or, you may celebrate the memory of someone dear to you with a Legacy Gift, providing a perpetual friendship to Grand River Partners, Inc. A gift in memory of a special person provides a living legacy - helping our organization preserve the Grand River and leave a lasting legacy. For more information on Legacy Friendship, please contact Grand River Partners, Inc.