KCMSA is an organization in West Michigan made up of of the spouses and partners of area physicians (including medical students, residents, fellows and interns). We support one another and also do philanthropy in our community. Our Foundation provides charitable grants to local nonprofits that help address the health needs of our community.
The KCMSA is a wonderful social and philanthropic organization. My experience with the KCMSA has allowed me to expand my leadership skills while meeting and learning from some amazing community members!
Kent County Medical Society Alliance advances the well being of our county through health-related philanthropy and advocacy, and promotes camaraderie among physician families through all seasons of their lives. Our mission has benefitted members since 1932.
Alliance members represent all specialties, and all stages of medical life, from the training years through retirement. Our membership is open to spouses/domestic partners of physicians, MD’s, DO’s, medical students, interns, residents and fellows.
The philanthropic focus of the Alliance is on health related needs in the community with an emphasis on issues affecting families. Since 1990, our annual Dose of Generosity Charity Event (formerly called the Children’s Charity Ball) has provided over $1,250,000 to help support more than 26 charities in the greater Kent County area.
This year (2016) the KCMSA raised over $56,000 for Family Promise of Grand Rapids and the YWCA Nurse Examiner Program with its Dose of Generosity Charity Event. It was the most successful, well-attended event they have held to date and was a lot of fun!
In addition to this annual fundraising event, the Alliance awards mini-grants to local charities, holds a holiday party for area children in need, collects household items to assist young adults who are exiting the foster care system (Judge Garner’s Closet), donates items to local domestic crisis shelters, collects and organizes supplies for overseas medical missions, and advocates for patients and physicians on legislative issues affecting health care.
The KCMSA Foundation, a 501(c) 3, has been the charitable arm of the Alliance since 1997 allowing us to accept tax-deductible donations and carry out the Alliance’s philanthropic mission.