by Chris Riker | Nov 27, 2018 | Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
Giving Tuesday—a global day dedicated to giving back—is about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. Giving Tuesday is an international day created in response to the consumerism that’s taken over the holidays. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are...
by GHACF team | Nov 22, 2018 | Donors, Giving, Team, Who We Are
During this time of Thanksgiving, we’d like to pause and thank you. (Yes, you.) We don’t do anything alone, and whether you gave time, talent, or treasure this year, we want you to know how much we value you and your generosity. Your generous contributions—whether a...
by Holly Cole | Nov 20, 2018 | Grant Impact Stories, Grants
We’re excited to announce that our board, together with the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), has awarded seven third-round grant awards, totaling $539,339, to support the Northwest Ottawa County community, including a $40,000 grant to the Land Conservancy of West...
by GHACF team | Nov 16, 2018 | YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Youth Are Creative. It’s no secret that our community’s youth are engaged in a wide variety of activities and according to the 2017 Youth Assessment Survey, 94% of teens in Ottawa County report participating in a community activity this year. As our Youth Advisory...
by GHACF team | Nov 13, 2018 | Definitions, Who We Are
Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundation—large and small, urban and rural—working to advance solutions on a wide range of social issues. They build...
