G-R Radio: WOOD Radiothon Raises $58K

A homeless shelter in Grand Rapids is getting some extra help from WOOD Radio. The radio station raised $58,000 for Degage Ministries on Friday with its third annual "Day of Hope" radiothon.

“It’s all about giving back to the community in a real and tangible way,” said iHeart West Michigan program director and longtime West Michigan radio personality PhilTower. “Today’s event demonstrated how we can use the full power of WOOD Radio to lift up and benefit wonderful nonprofits such as Degage Ministries. We are proud to say that we do it with no overhead, meaning 100% of the $58,000 raised goes directly to Degage!”

On-air personalities from WOOD Radio as well as representatives from iHeartMedia West Michigan were on the air from 5 a.m. to noon at Degage, where they broadcast stories of hope from those who patronize and serve Degage.

The funds raised from the radiothon will go toward items to be used at Degage's Community Center, which is essentially a day center that provides the homeless with food, shelter, programming, and community gathering space.

“Degage is so grateful for the outpouring support of the community and partnership with WOOD Radio,” said Degage Ministries executive director Marge Palmerlee. “We offer our heartfelt thanks to WOOD Radio for caring about the more than 500 men and women we serve every day, for helping to provide extended winter hours to keep them warm, and for sharing our vision of Grand Rapids being a city where all people can thrive.”