Impact
In a world that feels increasingly fast and noisy, afterglohe offers a simple invitation—to slow down, dim the lights, and reconnect with the people and moments that matter most.
At the same time, we’re building within a growing market as consumers look for more meaningful, experience-driven products in their everyday lives. By combining hand-crafted materials, natural candles, and deeply personal storytelling, afterglohe creates something that goes beyond décor to become part of how people remember, celebrate, and reflect.
As we grow, our goal is to build right here in West Michigan to create jobs, while continuing to work with local partners, and proving that a business can be both thoughtful in its mission and strong in its execution.
What I'll do with $5,000
Over the past year, we’ve built a scalable foundation, developed our product-line, created our custom software, and launched our brand.
This grant will allow us to take the next step: getting afterglohe in front of the right people.
We plan to invest in targeted marketing and local partnerships with West Michigan firms to help tell our story, reach new customers, and turn what we’ve built into a sustainable and growing business.
Quick Bio
Danny and Maria Larsen met in design school in Europe. Danny's background is in automotive design. Maria, serves as a Marketing director at a Holland non-profit. Both are co-founders of afterglohe.