by GHACF team | Apr 3, 2018 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Economic & Community Betterment
We are thrilled to have been jointly awarded the Pinnacle of Partnership Award with the Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland (CFHZ) from the Greater Ottawa County United Way. The recipient of the award “exemplifies a commitment to improve the quality of life for...
by GHACF team | Mar 6, 2018 | Community Foundation News, Grant Impact Stories, Grants
We are pleased to announce eight first-round grant awards totaling $168,452 to support the northern Ottawa County community, including a $10,000 grant to Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) for their Lakeshore expansion. GROW is focused on supporting women and...
by GHACF team | 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 GHACF team | Nov 14, 2017 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Who We Are
This week marks the 28th Annual Community Foundation Week—a designation created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush. Community Foundation Week recognizes the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to working with the...
by GHACF team | Oct 19, 2017 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Who We Are
Each fall, we publish our report to the community, and our latest edition is now available! Since our last report to the community, we’ve launched a new website, added three new team members and two board members, and our assets passed the $100 million mark! Here at...
by GHACF team | Sep 21, 2017 | Community Foundation News, Education, Scholarships, Who We Are, Youth
Lauren Grevel isn’t new to the community foundation. In fact, in her 6 years at the GHACF, she’s held more roles than any other team member. Starting as the Executive Administrative Assistant, she changed responsibilities as the Philanthropic Services Associate, then...
