Unbound - Collaboration Over Competition

06/08/2026

Some of the best moments in community happen between the planned activities.

The conversations that continue after the meeting ends. The stories shared over snacks. The unexpected connections that turn strangers into friends.

That’s exactly what tomorrow’s UNBOUND gathering is all about.

Instead of our usual format, we’re creating space to simply gather, eat, mingle, and connect. No presentations. No agenda. Just an evening to slow down, deepen relationships, and spend time with the incredible people who make this community so special.

📍 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🌿 Old Central School Lawn
🥨 Bring a snack to share
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket

If Mother Nature decides not to cooperate, we’ll move indoors to our regular meeting space at Old Central School.

As always, we’re also highlighting a community giveback opportunity. This month, we’re supporting the Free Range Food Co-op and their Community Investment Campaign. There are just 3 days left to participate in their matching campaign, which means every dollar invested is currently being matched.

The campaign has already raised more than $20,000 toward the $25,000 match goal, with less than $5,000 remaining. If you’ve been thinking about supporting this incredible community resource, now is the perfect time to maximize your impact.

Donate here: http://www.freerangefood.coop/invest

We can’t wait to spend the evening with you. Bring a friend, bring a snack, and come be part of the this special evening 💜

05/27/2026

We are so excited to support our incredible friends at the Free Range Food Co-op as our June giveback partner 💛

Today, they launched a new investment campaign, and for the next two weeks, every dollar donated will be matched up to $25,000!

Not only is the co-op such an important part of our community, but they have also generously shared their space with us for our monthly gatherings. This feels like the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation and rally behind them as they work toward their goal.

For your convenience, here is the donation link, active now through June 10: https://www.freerangefood.coop/invest

STARTING TODAY THE 25K MATCH IS LIVE! We have two weeks (until June 10th) to match it!

DOUBLE your IMPACT and make your contribution today!

www.FreeRangeFood.coop/invest (or find the link in our bio)

All contributions received directly, by pledge, or through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation will be automatically DOUBLED!!

This anonymous Owner decided to step up in a BIG way to help continue the momentum created by the 10K match that ran two weeks ago. Let's work together to achieve an even LARGER match to help us reach our goal of raising the $480,000 of funds that remain in our Owner/Supporter portion of the fundraising pie! ❤🐓

05/26/2026

Our next gathering takes place in two weeks, and we’re excited to shake things up!

Join us on Tuesday, June 9 from 6-8 PM for our UNBOUND Community Connection & Potluck Picnic on the lawn at Old Central School!

This gathering is all about slowing down, spending time together, and creating more space to deepen connections within our community. Bring a lawn chair, your favorite beverage, and a snack to share, then settle in for a relaxed evening of conversation and community.

📍 Rain location: 2nd floor of Old Central School

This month’s giveback partner is the Free Range Food Co-op. A donation link will be shared later this week for anyone who would like to contribute.

Whether you come with friends or arrive solo, we would love to have you there! ✨

05/11/2026

Tomorrow’s UNBOUND gathering is going to be such a meaningful evening, and we’re especially excited for you to meet the incredible women leading this month’s wellness sessions!

✨ Angela Edel Zeman brings a deep love of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and devotional journaling, with a focus on creating balance mentally, emotionally, and physically.

✨ Kim Erickson is a somatic coach who helps women reconnect with themselves through nervous system support, healing, self compassion, and heart-centered practices.

✨ Stella Alpina Leone blends meditation, sound bowls, breathwork, and creative expression to help participants reconnect with calm, resilience, and inner peace.

Each session will offer something unique, interactive, and grounding, while creating space to care for our whole selves during Mental Health Awareness Month.

We’ll also be collecting donations for First Call 211. Requested items include:
💛 Non-perishable food items
💛 Personal hygiene products
💛 Monetary donations

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Old Central School, 2nd Floor
✨ Free to attend

We cannot wait to gather with you all tomorrow night!

05/10/2026

Our May gathering is coming up in a few days, and this month’s conversation feels especially important!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll be exploring what it means to care for our whole selves through a series of interactive wellness sessions led by Kim Erickson, Angela Edel Zeman, and Stella Alpina Leone.

Each woman will bring a unique perspective and experience to the evening, creating space for reflection, connection, and grounding.

We’ll also be collecting donations for First Call 211. Requested items include:
💛 Non-perishable food items
💛 Personal hygiene products
💛 Monetary donations

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 6 to 8 PM
📍 Old Central School
✨ Free to attend

Come fill your cup and hug your people. We would love to see you there!

05/05/2026

Tonight was the third 100+ Women Who Care - Itasca Area event, and it was such a powerful evening!

A number of Unbound - Collaboration Over Competition members were in attendance (and apologies if you were there and missed the photo… it was no small task trying to catch everyone in such a large group!). We love seeing women come together like this. It’s community in action, and the impact is truly meaningful.

Moments like this are such a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when women gather with intention. Huge kudos to the event organizers for the incredible work they do for our community!

Mark your calendars and come be part of it. Our next UNBOUND gathering is May 12, and the next 100 Women Who Care event is October 12 🥰

04/30/2026

Our May UNBOUND gathering is centered around mental wellness…and this one is going to be really special 💛

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve invited three incredible women to each lead a unique session, offering different perspectives, tools, and ways of caring for ourselves.

This won’t be a sit and listen kind of night. It’s a chance to engage, reflect, and experience wellness in a way that feels real and accessible.

As always, there will be space to connect, meaningful conversations to be had, and a room full of women showing up as they are.

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Old Central School, 2nd Floor

All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

04/18/2026

Our April Unbound - Collaboration Over Competition gathering felt really special. It was the kind of night that stays with you long after you’ve left.

This month, we explored what it means to be UNBOUND at Every Age, and the conversation was incredibly powerful.

We welcomed five new faces into the room (which we love so much!) and spent the evening reflecting on the expectations we’ve carried about where we “should” be in life versus where we actually are.

There were so many honest moments around timelines, comparison, and the quiet pressure to have it all figured out by now. And again and again, we came back to the same grounding truth:

We are not behind.
We are not too late.
We are exactly where we’re meant to be.

And somewhere along the way, we collectively decided we’re all ready for a matriarchal women’s commune… preferably sooner rather than later ☺️

We also collected donations for Great Tails Animal Rescue, which made the night even more meaningful. Thank you for showing up with such generosity and love for this amazing organization 🐾

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, listened, and made space for one another. This community continues to amaze and inspire.

Our next gathering is Tuesday, May 12 from 6 to 8 PM. More details on speakers and our giveback partner coming soon, but we hope you’ll join us 💛