Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

09/03/2026

We're one month away from the most exciting day of the year here at DSAWM!🎪

Let's Step Right Up, grow those teams, recruit your friends, and raise some money for our amazing community!✨

🔗https://charity.pledgeit.org/dsawmstepup

09/02/2026

Thousands of young children and families across Kent County will have greater access to programs and services that support healthy beginnings, developmental growth, early learning, and connections to resources through a new round of Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage funding approved today.

09/02/2026

We’re proud to be a Ready by Five partner! Thanks to Kent County voters and the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage, kids and families across our community have the resources they need to thrive.

At DSAWM, we're able to provide a warm welcome, proper resources, and peer support to new and expectant families with a child with Down syndrome through our First Call Network.

First Steps Kent

09/01/2026

Therapeutic Horse Handling at Horse Time Center for Equine Collaboration🐎

DSAWM is partnering with Horse Time in Kalamazoo for a fun, hands-on horse experience! There will be no riding, but there will be various ground activities with the horses, like grooming, leading, and games. This program is for ages 5+ and a parent/caregiver must be present.

Register now to secure your spot!
🔗https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dsawm/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2478

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

2026 Step Up for Down Syndrome Presenting Sponsor: King Milling Company⭐

King Milling Company has been a consistent supporter of Step Up and DSAWM throughout the years. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and partnership. Businesses like theirs help ensure our community thrives. Thank you, King Milling!✨

Learn how your business can Step Up with King Milling and support our Down syndrome community!
🔗https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/pages/sponsors

We invite you to “Step Right Up” and celebrate carnival-style at the 2026 Step Up for Down Syndrome event! Step Up for Down Syndrome is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in Michigan and the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan’s (DSAWM) biggest fundraiser. This year’s celebrati...

08/30/2026

Update!!

The Annual Member Picnic in Grand Rapids has been moved due to the rain. We will now be at the Special Olympics of MI Community Collaboration Cafe. The picnic will be at the same time, in the new location.

We hope you are still able to make it. Thank you for your understanding!✨

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call/text (616) 956-3488.

08/25/2026

Step Up Incentive Reminder✨

Get your team to $321 total raised by this Friday, 8/28, to receive a "big head" cutout of your team star!⭐

🔗https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/pages/captains

If you have any questions about incentives, where your team is at, or how to start a team, please reach out to us!

08/25/2026

2026 Fall Programming Season✨

We're one week out from the official start of our fall programming season! Now is the time to register. Just a reminder that we do require an active DSAWM membership and registration to attend programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Maria, at [email protected]!

Check out our calendar to see this season's lineup:
🗓https://dsawm.org/calendar/