by GHACF team | Nov 22, 2018 | Donors, Giving, Team, Who We Are
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. Your generous contributions—whether a...
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 Chris Riker | Jul 10, 2018 | Donors, Funds, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
The Legacy Society recognizes individuals and couples who have named the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation as the beneficiary of any type of planned or deferred gift. The purpose is to acknowledge and thank those who have planned for these gifts and to inspire...
by Chris Riker | May 11, 2018 | Donors, Legacy, Ways to Give
Last week, Governor Snyder declared May 2018 to be Leave a Legacy Month to encourage gifts that support the nonprofit sector and the communities we serve. Click to read the proclamation. The Legacy Society at the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recognizes...
by GHACF team | Mar 27, 2018 | CACF, Donor Impact Stories, Donors
The Lemmen family has grown up giving back. The people of Coopersville supported their family and business, so they shopped at the local stores to support those families in return. Over the years, they have seen Coopersville come together, grow, and bond as a...
by GHACF team | Feb 20, 2018 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Funds
The North Ottawa Wellness Foundation (NOW), a donor-advised fund of the GHACF, is dedicated to connecting our community members with research-based tools, tips, and strategies to minimize the unhealthy effects of stress on their physical, mental and emotional...