Corporate sponsorship
Keep every group free to families
Every Ele’s Place group is free to families, for as long as a family needs it. Sponsors, foundations and community partners are why. Here is how businesses help in Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids.
What your sponsorship keeps free
- Weekly peer support groups for children and teens, ages 3 to 18, and for their caregivers.
- Ele’s Groups, the peer groups that meet in schools.
- The staff who run and support the groups.
Foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals pay for Ele’s Place services so that children, teens and families are never charged.
Ways to partner
Event sponsorship
Sponsor an Ele’s Place event in Ann Arbor, Lansing or Grand Rapids. See the events below, then call the branch that hosts it.
Children’s Grief Awareness Month
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Ask your branch how businesses can take part.
Bring your workplace
Volunteer as a team, host a fundraiser, give supplies or ask about matching gifts.
Our events
These are the events Ele’s Place listed for 2026. Call the branch for the next dates and for sponsorship options.
| Event | Branch | 2026 date |
|---|---|---|
| Cars & Cocoa | Ann Arbor | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Derby Day Soirée | Ann Arbor | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Ele’s Race 5K | Capital Region (Lansing) | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
| Healing Hearts 5K | West Michigan (Grand Rapids) | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| Courage, Comfort & Cocktails | West Michigan (Grand Rapids) | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
What sponsors receive
Recent event packets list benefits like these. What a sponsor receives depends on the event and the level, so ask the branch for the current packet.
- Event tickets or reserved tables.
- Your logo or name on the event ticket website and in pre-event and post-event emails.
- Recognition on social media.
- Your logo on event slides, on signage, or at a sponsored station at the event.
- Space for an ad in an event program book or auction catalog.
- Recognition in the statewide impact report.
- Thanks from the emcee at the event.
- Employee volunteer opportunities.
Sponsorship levels and amounts are set event by event. Call the branch to get the current packet.
Tax and nonprofit information
Ele’s Place, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
Talk with a person
Call the branch nearest your business, or the branch that hosts the event you are interested in. Tell us your company, your city, and whether you are interested in an event, November, or are not sure yet.
Offices open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–1pm (Eastern). Voicemails are returned the same or next business day.
Questions
Can our employees volunteer too?
Yes, teams can help at events, with cleaning and more. See ways for your workplace.
Do you accept supplies or skills?
Some help in kind is welcome, such as basic groceries for the family potluck. See what to bring and who to call.
Who do I call?
Any of the three branches. Ann Arbor 734.929.6640, Capital Region (Lansing) 517.482.1315, West Michigan (Grand Rapids) 616.301.1605.
Ele’s Place is not a crisis line. If someone is in danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988.