by Amirah Vosburgh | Jul 9, 2019 | Donors, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Have you ever searched the internet for what it means to leave a legacy? If so, you probably found phrases such as the following;Putting a stamp on the future.Making a contribution to future generations.Living a life that mattered.While legacy can be defined in many...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Jun 25, 2019 | Community Foundation News, Trustees, Who We Are
GHACF recently welcomed two new members to the Board of Trustees: Keith Konarska and Shirley Woodruff.Keith Konarska is the former Superintendent for Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS). He and his family moved to Grand Haven in 1999 when he accepted the position...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Jun 11, 2019 | Grant Impact Stories, Grants, YAC
At the end of May, our board, together with the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), announced nine second-round grant awards, totaling $203,015 in support of Northwest Ottawa County and our surrounding communities. This includes a $25,000 grant to the City of Ferrysburg for...
by Amirah Vosburgh | May 29, 2019 | Education, Scholarships, Youth
As we wrap up our scholarship season, we were fortunate to provide over $500,000 in scholarships to students in Northwest Ottawa County. We hold over 100 scholarship funds with varying criteria, such as financial need, academic achievements, and field of study....
by Amirah Vosburgh | May 14, 2019 | Grant Impact Stories, Grantees, Health & Human Services
Bluebird Cancer Retreat’s mission has always been to serve adults who have been affected by cancer. Founded in 1996, Bluebird is the only retreat opportunity of its kind for those with cancer in the West Michigan region, and one of only 34 retreat centers serving...
