"Working with the Sgt. D's Foundation for the past two years has allowed my Fraternity to be able to assist an amazing organization in bettering our surrounding community. Sergeant D's has set forth the perfect example for all those looking to assist the families that are in need right in our back yard. Alpha Sigma Phi at Grand Valley is proud to have been able to assist Sgt. D's with there various fundraisers as they provide a perfect combination of fun and hard work to help out those in need."
Sgt D’s Foundation was created by a young man who served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2005. While serving in Iraq, Michael T. DeBolt witnessed the effects of poverty, sadness, illness, and loneliness. He watched as individuals and families struggled to live their lives as normal as possible through difficult times. Upon his return, “Sgt D” made it his mission to lend a hand to others who may feel they have nowhere else to turn. With the help of an all volunteer board, Michael created Sgt. D’s Foundation to serve the West Michigan community as a public 501c3 charity – hosting fun and interactive events year-round.
Cinda has lived in the Grand Rapids area for over 40 years. She and her late husband Mike, have raised two wonderful young adults, Michael and Mariann. Cinda has been an active member of our community as founder and past director of the West Michigan Military Family Support Group. She created this non-profit group to support families while their loved ones were so far away from home. She organized and promoted “Operation Pillow Talk” events and many other benefits raising money to mail thousands of personalized, hand-decorated pillows to active military across the globe.
Cinda has worked in public relations, promotions, marketing, event planning and customer service. She works for Koeze Company in Grand Rapids, MI as a Customer Service Manager. Cinda enjoys spending time with her family, especially her six beautiful grandchildren. She also enjoys kick-boxing, karaoke and photography.
Maria was born, raised, and currently resides in Grand Rapids Michigan. She is the Retail Administration Coordinator for Macatawa Bank in Holland Michigan. Maria is also in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies in the first cohort of the Liberal Studies leadership program at Grand Valley State University. When she’s not busy with work and school, Maria enjoys camping, hanging out with friends, and sitting on her back deck with a good book and a glass of wine.
Carolyn works at the Kent County Health Dept in Clinical Services (WIC & Immunizations) and has been involved with non-profit organizations for over twenty-five years.
Mariann (Mar) is an active member of the Grand Rapids community. As a former EMT for Life EMS and now an HR Specialist for DA Blodgett/St. Johns Home, Mariann is very familiar with the West Michigan area. Mar, her husband Aaron and two little boys, Witten & Rowan live on the west side of Grand Rapids. When she is not working, caring and playing with her boys or on projects for Sgt. D’s Foundation, you may find her playing softball, kick-boxing, exercising or hanging out with family and friends.
Originally from Grand Rapids, Skyler lives in Plymouth and works as a website designer for an Ann Arbor based IT Company. When he’s not busy staring glassy-eyed at a computer monitor, you can find Skyler enjoying time with his girlfriend, family & friends, reading the newest Stephen King novel, unwinding at his lakefront cottage up north, or enjoying a good flick at the nearest movie theater.
e-mail: info@sgtdsfoundation.org