Community Engagement

a culture of gratitude

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supporting worthy causes

You can learn a lot about people by how they give of their time and resources. A company is no different. At AMDG, our investment in a variety of causes makes us who we are. We are privileged to be able to do it.

why we give

Through giving, AMDG forges stronger relationships with our clients and within our communities. Rooted in these deeper connections we gain greater purpose, not only in our work but in our hearts.

investing in the next generation

One of the ways we give back is through scholarship. By helping to remove barriers and provide opportunities for students to engage in their education, we put faith into bright futures.

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  • AMDG Scholarship Assistance Fund at San Juan Diego Academy

    The AMDG Architects endowment Fund at San Juan Diego Academy provides scholarship money for San Juan Diego Academy students that aids in nurturing the future of Hispanic Catholic Leaders.

  • AMDG Scholarship at Calvin University

    This scholarship is given annually by the firm to a student in their second, third or fourth year. Eligible students have demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in architecture or are pursuing a major in engineering with a civil and environmental concentration. The scholarship is given based on financial need with preference to ethnic minority or international students, women and/or non-Christian Reformed members. AMDG has sponsored this scholarship since 2000.

  • AMDG Architects, Inc Educational Support Services Endowment Fund at Grand Rapids Christian Schools

    This endowment fund supports the Grand Rapids Christian Schools (GRCS) by ensuring they possess the resources needed to support and celebrate the gifts and abilities of each student. GRCS offers Educational Support Services (ESS) for those who may need assistance beyond the traditional classroom, serving over 350 children among all Grand Rapids Christian Schools with a wide variety of individualized services.

  • AMDG Architects Diversity Scholarship Fund at Hope College

    In support of advancing the mission of Hope College, this scholarship is awarded to deserving, underrepresented students with financial need. Preference is given to students with demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with the Hispanic community.

  • AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship at Rehoboth Christian School

    This endowed scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to families and students demonstrating financial need so that they can have access to and benefit from an education at Rehoboth Christian School. Our intent is to support Native American students and to provide greater access to Rehoboth Christian education.

  • AMDG Daniel Visser Applied Technology Fund at Grand Rapids Christian Schools

    AMDG Architects established this fund at the Grand Rapids Christian Schools Foundation in honor of Daniel Visser, a former teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School. This fund ensures that the Applied Technology program possesses the resources needed to provide excellent educational programs to train students in the areas of construction, manufacturing, engineering, and architecture.

  • AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund – St. Paul the Apostle School

    This AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund was developed to assist students from families demonstrating financial need – providing access to the benefits of a great Catholic education at St. Paul the Apostle School.

  • Illiana Christian High School Endowed Scholarship for Adaptive Learning

    As part of the Illiana Christian High School capital campaign fund, this endowed scholarship provides opportunities for adaptive learning that aligns with their Christian faith both inside and outside of the classroom.

  • South Christian High School Endowed Scholarship for Tuition Assistance

    This endowed scholarship provides tuition assistance to South Christian High School students with financial need, providing them the opportunity to benefit from a faith-based education.

  • AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund at Catholic Central High School

    The AMDG scholarship fund at Catholic Central High School provides needs-based tuition support to students of Hispanic / Latino heritage who have actively engaged in their community through service.

  • AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship at West Catholic High School

    The AMDG scholarship fund at Catholic Central High School provides needs-based tuition support to students of Hispanic / Latino heritage who have actively engaged in their community through service.

  • Deacon Kenneth Baldwin Memorial Fund for Seminarian Formation

    In memory of Deacon Kenneth Baldwin, this endowed fund provides support for seminarian education and formation for the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

  • AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship Fund at Bethany Christian School

    Students in need of financial assistance entering 9th grade at Bethany Christian School are eligible to benefit from this fund in the form of an annual scholarship award. The AMDG endowed fund allows recipients the possibility to receive the scholarship award each year throughout their 4 years of high school. Priority will be given to Latino/Hispanic students of families in need of financial assistance.

  • AMDG Architects Endowed Scholarship Fund at Wheaton Academy

    AMDG established this Endowed Scholarship Fund to provide a worthy student demonstrating financial need the opportunity to benefit from an education at Wheaton Academy.

  • AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund at St. Robert Catholic School

    This AMDG Architects Scholarship Fund exists to provide needs-based assistance to one or multiple students attending St. Robert Catholic School.

giving back

Through our donations of time, treasures, and talents we aim to support the missions of many organizations in our community. In this small way, we are grateful to be a blessing in their pursuit to create positive change.

“I love being able to give back to my community in a tangible way. Being able to see the immediate impact is priceless to me. It’s all the better that I get the chance to serve side by side with people I enjoy working with.” – Irene Missler | Architectural Designer

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  • 20 Liters
  • Ada Christian School
  • Alger Park CRC
  • All Belong
  • Alpha Grand Rapids
  • Artists Creating Together
  • Association for A More Just Society
  • AYA Youth Collective
  • Barnabas Ministries, Inc.
  • Barnabas Foundation
  • Benjamin’s Hope
  • Bethany Christian Schools
  • BE WELL Center
  • Care Resources
  • Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
  • Catholic Information Center
  • Charity Global, Inc: Water
  • Cherry Health Services
  • Children’s Healing Center
  • Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
  • Club 1040
  • Covenant Christian School, Ludington
  • Crown Point Christian School
  • Cutlerville East CRC
  • D.A. Blodgett/St. Johns
  • Daystar Education Association
  • Deos Contemporary Ballet LLC
  • Down Syndrome Assoc. of Michigan
  • Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
  • Evergreen Commons
  • Family Promise of West Michigan
  • Flat River Outreach Ministries
  • Friendship CRC – GEMS
  • Georgetown Harmony Homes
  • Grand Haven Christian School
  • Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
  • Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
  • Grand Rapids Christian Schools
  • Grand Rapids Symphony
  • Guiding Light
  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
  • Hand2Hand Ministries
  • Heart of West MI United Way
  • Heart of West MI United Way – Family Stability Program
  • Heart of West MI United Way – Youth Education Program
  • Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
  • HELP Pregnancy Aid
  • Holland Christian Schools
  • Home Repair Services
  • Hope Academy
  • Humane Society of West Michigan
  • Idiots for Underdogs
  • Illiana Christian High School
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
  • Jackson Hole Classical Academy
  • Jenison Christian Schools
  • Kids Food Basket
  • Mel Trotter Ministries
  • Neland Ave. CRC Building Fund
  • Northwest Indiana Food Bank
  • Ocean Conservancy Inc.
  • Pregnancy Resource Center
  • Reclaim13
  • Rehoboth Christian Schools
  • Rock Steady Boxing
  • Rockford Rotary Foundation
  • Safe Haven Ministries
  • Salvation Army
  • San Juan Diego Academy
  • Scottsdale Christian Academy
  • Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • South Christian High School
  • St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
  • St. John Paul II Parish
  • St. Joseph the Worker Parish
  • St. Michael Foundation
  • St. Paul Center
  • St. Robert Catholic School
  • Starlight Ministries
  • Streetlight Ministries
  • Talent First
  • The Luminaries of Holy Mary
  • The Storehouse of Community Resources
  • Timothy Christian Schools
  • Treetops Collective
  • Trinitarians of Mary
  • Trinity Christian College
  • Urban Roots
  • West Side Christian School
  • Westra Bye Memorial Art Foundation
  • Wheaton Academy
  • Women’s Resource Center
  • WORLD movers
  • World Renew
  • World Vision

speaker series

We take the opportunity to host industry leaders to share their experiences and insights on a diverse range of topics. Each event features a 1-hour presentation with a Q&A segment. There is no cost to attend.

Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

President, Cornerstone University

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 4:00-5:00 pm | at amdg (4th floor)

While headlines focus on culture wars in higher education, the real crisis is far more urgent: nearly 120 million American adults lack a bachelor’s degree, and 41 million more started but never completed college. Join Cornerstone University President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño in a focused conversation on the real higher‑education crisis and what leaders can do now to strengthen the workforce and the future of American civic life.

start the conversation

Together, let’s explore the power of positive change.