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Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members
Each spring, our Governance Committee identifies and invites community members to serve on our Board of Trustees. It also means we must say farewell to those who have completed their service. This year, Sandy Huber and Mark Kleist have reached the end of their terms.
Why We Give: Ken and Mary Terpstra
For Ken and Mary Terpstra, teaching their children to give back to the community has been something they’ve always strived to do.
Grant Helps Pave Way for Housing for All
We are pleased to announce five first-round grant awards, totaling $262,500, in support of Northwest Ottawa County. This includes a $12,500 grant to the City of Grand Haven for an updated zoning ordinance that would allow residential housing and mixed-use structures to be more easily developed within the Grand Haven community.
Grant Recipient: Ottawa Sands
“Ottawa Sands is the “missing puzzle piece” that creates a 2,000-acre corridor of public green space, stretching from P.J. Hoffmaster State Park all the way to the Grand River,” said Marie Orttenburger, Communications Specialist at the Land Conservancy of West Michigan (LCWM). “Without protection, it would be lost to development or continued sand mining.”
Board Feature: Randy Hansen
Randy Hansen first joined the GHACF board in 2013 and took over as Chair in 2018. He’s served on the Investment and Executive Committees, putting his financial skills to work for the foundation. Most recently, he adeptly guided the foundation through the search for our new president. His presence during the interim, both in the boardroom and the office, and his unwavering support for the team were invaluable.
Looking Forward
As the new leader of the GHACF, I’m honored to kick off the new year at your community...
You Make an Impact in Our Community
Your contribution makes a difference – right here in Northwest Ottawa County. As our community’s needs evolve, we remain committed to improving the quality of life for all because we all benefit from a healthy and vibrant community.
Support the Greatest Needs Fund on Giving Tuesday
Will you give to the Greatest Needs Fund today? Every contribution makes a difference – right here in Northwest Ottawa County.
Your generous contribution to the Greatest Needs Fund today allows us to invest in our community in a flexible and impactful way that addresses a broad range of critical needs, including future needs that cannot be anticipated.
Giving Thanks
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.