by Amirah Vosburgh | Feb 20, 2018 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Funds
The North Ottawa Wellness Foundation (NOW), a donor-advised fund of the GHACF, is dedicated to connecting our community members with research-based tools, tips, and strategies to minimize the unhealthy effects of stress on their physical, mental and emotional...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Feb 14, 2018 | Community Foundation Stories, Team
Valentine’s Day is typically a day for showing appreciation with chocolate and flowers, but we want to take a moment to thank YOU. Whether you are a generous donor, an important partner—or both—we couldn’t do the good work that we do in our community...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Feb 6, 2018 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Economic & Community Betterment, Who We Are
It’s been an exciting couple weeks at the community foundation. We are thrilled to have been recognized as Finalists in both the MiBiz Best Managed Nonprofit Awards and the Lakeshore Advantage Visionary Awards. GHACF was a co-finalist in the MiBiz Best Managed...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Jan 30, 2018 | Donors, Education, Scholarships
College is expensive—we get it. But applying for a scholarship from the Community Foundation is simple. Using one online application, you could be considered for several different scholarships. Once your application is submitted, you will be considered eligible for...
by Amirah Vosburgh | Jan 23, 2018 | Definitions, Donors, Funds, Ways to Give
Professional advisors play a critically important role in our success and our ability to continue positively impacting our community. So what is a professional advisor? There are a number of professions that fall under the label we often refer to as professional...