FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broken People Hosts Fund & Friend Raiser Dessert Event to Support Mental Health Peer Support in Grand Rapids
Evening of Stories, Hope, and Purpose Set for October 14, 2026, at Bissell Tree House
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – August 15, 2026 – Broken People Peer Support, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit dedicated to mental health peer support, will host its Fund & Friend Raiser, a dessert event, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Bissell Tree House, 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds will support mental health peer support services that help people share their experiences, find community, and discover that tomorrow is worth living.
The evening begins with trolley service from the parking lot starting at 6:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early. The program runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature stories of hope and purpose as the community celebrates Broken People’s work and invests in its future. Complimentary desserts and beverages will be served. Free parking is available with trolley service to the venue. Business casual attire is requested.
“You’re invited to an evening of stories, hope, and purpose as we gather to celebrate the work of Broken People and invest in a future where more people discover that tomorrow is worth living.” The event’s message is simple and powerful: “Tomorrow needs you.”
Broken People’s mission is to create a space for people to share their brokenness, to encourage and equip the hurting, to build community, and to search for meaning. As a 501(c)(3) peer support organization (EIN 92-0829586), it focuses on ending suicide, guiding those experiencing suicidal ideation toward hope, comforting those who are challenged while challenging the comfortable, and fostering collaboration among mental health organizations.
“Broken People is a group where people can go to know they belong. It’s a space for people to share their brokenness, encourage the hurting, build community, and search for meaning. If you are struggling with mental wellness, this space is for you.”
Tickets and more information are available at https://www.broken-people.org/tickets or by visiting https://www.broken-people.org/.
The Bissell Tree House, located at John Ball Zoo, offers a unique setting with sweeping views, making it an inspiring backdrop for this night of inspiration, community, and impact.
About Broken People
Broken People is a nonprofit mental health peer support organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It provides a welcoming community for those navigating mental wellness challenges, emphasizing connection, encouragement, and hope. For more information, visit https://www.broken-people.org/.
Media Contact
Broken People Peer Support
https://www.broken-people.org/
(For additional details or interview requests, please contact Joseph Reid by email or phone.)
Contact Information:
joe@broken-people.org
1(616) 916-0456