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...
by Jennifer Heier | Jan 17, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic & Community Betterment, For Impact Organizations, Grants
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) is pleased to announce 13 Community Impact Grant awards, totaling $595,493, in support of Northwest Ottawa County and surrounding communities. The final grants of 2022 include $90,827 to support disability equality...
by GHACF team | Oct 29, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion, Grant Impact Stories, Grants
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are important values of the foundation and one of our Community Impact grant priority areas. This summer, when events of racial injustice spurred national conversation, we joined forces with local partners to support the LEDA...
by Adrienne Whisman | Sep 24, 2019 | Diversity & Inclusion, Grants
by Adrienne Whisman, Philanthropic Services AssociateThe most fundamental part of diversity, equity, and inclusion work is truly listening to what others have to say. Recognizing that each part of an individual’s identity influences them and knowing how to harness...
by GHACF team | Oct 9, 2018 | ACF, Arts, Culture & Diversity, Behind the Scenes, CACF, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Diversity & Inclusion, Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, Funds, Giving, Grant Impact Stories, Grants, Health & Human Services, Legacy, Scholarships, Team, Trustees, Who We Are, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Our annual publication is now available! Our theme this year is For Impact, and we’re excited for this new way of thinking. Our sector has always been identified as the “nonprofit” sector. The two others are the private (business) and public...
by Holly Cole | Sep 25, 2018 | Arts, Culture & Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, Grants, Health & Human Services
We give back by investing in programs that help our community thrive. By partnering with regional nonprofit organizations, our resources—YOUR resources—enable us to do good things in Northwest Ottawa County. Our grantmaking focuses on six priority areas: Arts &...
