After over a year of working with the Meijer Supplier Inclusion team (thank you, Kavy and Kasey!), we’re excited to offer a special collection of [HAS HEART] products in select Meijer store locations throughout West Michigan, including:
/ Caledonia (1801 Marketplace Dr SE, Caledonia, MI 49316)
/ Cascade (5531 28th St Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
/ Knapp’s Corner (1997 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
/ Plainfield (3757 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
/ Rockford (2799 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341)
With the help of Grand Rapids-based manufacturing partner, Convivial Brands, we developed five candle scents poured locally into 1/2 pint aluminum tins each wrapped with a corresponding HERO[series] project featuring a veteran’s collaborative design.
We also produced five new mugs, two branded metal enamel camp mugs and three ceramic 12oz. mugs, all of which were printed locally in the same facility as the candles.
A selection of our existing HERO[series] greeting card collection was also selected for this initial launch, along with our grid-lined notebook.
One special mini-collection we’re offering is of the 2024 ArtPrize public vote-winning entry, “Dynamic Sunset,” by Purple Heart veteran John Katerberg. His artwork is featured on a ceramic mug, 1/2 pint candle, and an greeting card.
John has previously participated in our VOICES projects hosted outside during ArtPrize over the past few years. This year was his 14th overall entry into the open-art competition, proving that determination, persistence, and an unwavering dedication to your craft will pay off.
We’re honored to help share John’s artwork and appreciate his service and support.
OUR GOAL LAUNCHING PRODUCTS IN THESE MEIJER LOCATIONS IS TO INCREASE OUR REACH THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY SO OUR VETERANS’ STORIES CAN BE EXPERIENCED BY MORE CIVILIANS.
We hope these five test stores sell well so that the collection can be expanded into more of the 275+ Meijer locations across the region. Being able to scale our impact and products will help sustain our nonprofit mission to continue sharing veterans’ stories through art & design.
In addition to the five Meijer locations, you can purchase these products (and more) at the [HAS HEART] Coffee Shop in downtown Grand Rapids.