Down to Defend enjoys crafting engaging events designed to unite the community, all in support of our mission. Through these gatherings, we not only foster awareness but also generate vital funds to fuel our ongoing growth initiatives.
Go the Distance with Down to Defend
Help Us Bring Safe, Accessible Transportation to Our Members
Down to Defend is launching a powerful campaign to raise funds for a handicap-accessible shuttle bus—and we need your help to get there! For many of our members and families, transportation remains one of the biggest barriers to accessing our programs. With your support, we can provide safe, reliable, and fully accessible transportation—equipped with security cameras and other never-before-seen safety features that we’ll be unveiling soon!
The best part A generous funder is ready to “top it off” once we raise the majority of the cost—meaning your donation gets us that much closer to making this dream a reality.
Here’s How to Get Involved: We’re looking for 5 teams or individual supporters to each raise or donate $1,000–$2,000 to jumpstart this campaign.
Top team or contributor will be:
Featured on our website for one year as a leading supporter
Gifted a Down to Defend Swag Basket full of exclusive merch!
Whether you start a team, rally your workplace, or make a personal contribution, your impact is real. Every mile counts when it comes to ensuring individuals with IDD can arrive safely, participate fully, and feel seen and supported
Let’s Go the Distance—Together.Click below to start a team, donate, or share this campaign with your friends and family. Together, we’ll remove barriers and build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Help Us Bring Safe, Accessible Transportation to Our Members
Down to Defend is launching a powerful campaign to raise funds for a handicap-accessible shuttle bus—and we need your help to get there! For many of our members and families, transportation remains one of the biggest barriers to accessing our programs. With your support, we can provide safe, reliable, and fully accessible transportation—equipped with security cameras and other never-before-seen safety features that we’ll be unveiling soon!
The best part A generous funder is ready to “top it off” once we raise the majority of the cost—meaning your donation gets us that much closer to making this dream a reality.
Here’s How to Get Involved: We’re looking for 5 teams or individual supporters to each raise or donate $1,000–$2,000 to jumpstart this campaign.
Top team or contributor will be:
Featured on our website for one year as a leading supporter
Gifted a Down to Defend Swag Basket full of exclusive merch!
Whether you start a team, rally your workplace, or make a personal contribution, your impact is real. Every mile counts when it comes to ensuring individuals with IDD can arrive safely, participate fully, and feel seen and supported
Let’s Go the Distance—Together.Click below to start a team, donate, or share this campaign with your friends and family. Together, we’ll remove barriers and build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Scan the QR code to create a fundraising team or donate today!
Coffee & Connect
Our Coffee & Connect play morning is happening this Monday, August 4th at Coffee Clubhouse in Kentwood! This event is specially designed for families raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and we can’t wait to welcome you.
We’ll be joined by the lovely Katelyn Herrygers, author of I Am Me, a beautiful story inspired by her son with Down syndrome. Plus, there’ll be coffee, donuts, meaningful connections, and private playtime just for our group.
Spots are limited, so make sure you're signed up and have your waiver completed before the big day!
Location: 3858 52nd St. SE – Kentwood, MI
Time: 9–11AM
Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1425578265969?aff=oddtdtcreator
Waiver: https://www.coffeeclubhousegr.com/waiver
This is a FREE, welcoming event—and we’d love to see you there!
Let’s connect, play, and celebrate community together.
We’ll be joined by the lovely Katelyn Herrygers, author of I Am Me, a beautiful story inspired by her son with Down syndrome. Plus, there’ll be coffee, donuts, meaningful connections, and private playtime just for our group.
Spots are limited, so make sure you're signed up and have your waiver completed before the big day!
Location: 3858 52nd St. SE – Kentwood, MI
Time: 9–11AM
Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1425578265969?aff=oddtdtcreator
Waiver: https://www.coffeeclubhousegr.com/waiver
This is a FREE, welcoming event—and we’d love to see you there!
Let’s connect, play, and celebrate community together.
Join Us at the Back to School Bash!
Down to Defend will be hosting a table at this year’s Back to School Bash, a FREE event created to celebrate and support families of children with special needs as they head into a new school year. Stop by our table to learn more about our programs, grab some goodies, and say hello!
We’re excited to connect with you and kick off the school year together—hope to see you there!
We’re excited to connect with you and kick off the school year together—hope to see you there!
