Running For Covers harnesses the power of community 5K races, marathons, and volunteer quilting circles to provide brand-new fleece blankets and comfort kits to pediatric hospital patients across Michigan.
Running For Covers is officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt charitable organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Donors are entitled to claim federal income tax deductions for their contributions to the full extent of the law.
Structured, transparent programs engineered to solve persistent neighborhood hurdles and create generational opportunity.
Delivering custom handmade, hygienic fleece blankets to children undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and extended inpatient pediatric care.
Organizing family-friendly road races, fun runs, and virtual athletic challenges that turn everyday runners into frontline community benefactors.
Supplying emergency warming packages, hygiene kits, and warm bedding to families displaced by fire, domestic crisis, or homelessness.
Hosting community quilting and fleece-knotting workshops for local schools, civic clubs, and church groups to handcraft blankets with handwritten notes.
Rooted in the community, our leadership upholds strict fiduciary integrity and direct mission stewardship.
100% of your tax-deductible contribution directly funds outreach services, materials, and frontline relief.
We welcome inquiries from community members, volunteers, prospective corporate partners, and charitable foundations.
Official Office:
3989 Prairie St SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Telephone:
+1 (252) 217-6551
Direct Email:
melanie@runningforcovers.org