by GHACF team | Jul 24, 2025 | ACF, CACF, Funds, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Let’s face it. Most people don’t like to discuss estate planning or think about what happens after they’re gone. However, creating a will is essential to your future philanthropic intentions and ensuring those wishes are honored. The Grand Haven Area...
by GHACF team | Jul 24, 2025 | Community Foundation News, Grantees, Grants, YAC, Youth
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s (GHACF) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recently awarded 12 grants totaling nearly $117k. One of the recipients was BErista, Inc., whose $12,500 grant will go toward supporting an enhanced employee training and growth program...
by GHACF team | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Want to make an immediate impact on where you live, work and play? Check out the Community Wish List of your local for-impact organizations. Wish list items include support for program and organization supplies, program and project expansion, professional...
by GHACF team | Mar 5, 2024 | Education, For Impact Organizations, Grant Impact Stories, Grantees, Grants, Recipients
Opportunity Thrive works to improve educator well-being through assessments, one-on-one coaching, and improving staff culture. This fall, we awarded a Community Impact grant to support its Educator Wellness Coaching Program within participating Northwest Ottawa County...
by GHACF team | Feb 29, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Community Foundation News, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, For Impact Organizations, Giving, Grantees, Grants, Health & Human Services, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
In 2023, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) granted the largest amount in its history: $110,600 in awards. Our YAC’s 20 high school students from Northwest Ottawa County give of their time as they meet throughout the year to...
