Blog
Introducing Our Philanthropic Services Associate
Please join us in welcoming Adrienne Whisman to the GHACF team. As our Philanthropic Services Associate, she will provide administrative support with donor and grant requests, help process grants, organize information, and provide research assistance.
Youth Empowerment
Our YAC is taking some time to reflect on their purpose, as well as how they’ve adapted and shifted their programming to meet the current needs of youth.
Introducing the New TCAN Advisor
Figuring out what you want to for the rest of your life isn’t easy, but having someone walk with you through the process can open doors and make all the difference. That’s where the Tri-Cities College Access Network (TCAN) comes in. It was created to increase the number of Tri-Cities residents with high-quality credentials or college degrees.
Allendale Summer Picnic
Board members of the Allendale Community Foundation — one of our two affiliate community foundations — hosted a summer picnic at the Grand Ravines park in Allendale in July.
Facebook Mini-Grant Winners
Last month, seven area nonprofit organizations participated in our latest Facebook Mini-Grant round. After 708 total votes, three were declared the winners. Congratulations to our winners: Hope House, LifeWorks, and R.E.A.D.
A Note from Holly Johnson, Outgoing President
Goodbyes are never easy, and this one comes with mixed emotions for sure. It has been my highest privilege to lead the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. I have sounded like a broken record since I announced my transition, but I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to help support our amazing community.
2018 Youth Summer Leadership Conference
This summer, three returning YAC members (Habeeb El-amir, Ben Garretson, and Jackson Schulte) attended the 2018 Youth Summer Leadership Conference hosted by the Council of Michigan Foundation and the Michigan Community Foundations YOUTH Project.
Pursuing Post-Secondary Education
Last Wednesday, we celebrated this year's scholarship recipients and the donors who...
Is the Legacy Society Right for You?
The Legacy Society is our way to recognize the people who are planning today for gifts that will provide significant benefits to our community in the future. Because of the generosity of people like you, the lakeshore region of West Michigan will continue to be a wonderful place to call home now and for generations to come!
The Legacy Society provides a wonderful opportunity for you to leave your lasting mark on our community. If you are ready to join or if you would just like more information, please contact Chris Riker at criker@ghacf.org or call 616-842-6378.