by Abby Reeg | May 12, 2023 | Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Philanthropy is unique and personal. Eight out of ten Americans are charitable, yet most cannot afford to give large cash gifts because many are using their cash to support their family or business. (Giving USA 2022) Leaving a legacy can make an impact at any amount...
by Elizabeth Huisman | Apr 21, 2023 | Economic & Community Betterment, Environment
Earth Day is an annual celebration of efforts made to protect our planet’s natural resources. In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, take a moment to explore ways you can support the environment through your workplace practices. Environment is one of GHACF’s six...
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 Elizabeth Huisman | May 26, 2022 | Economic & Community Betterment
Along with so many other things, the awareness of job burnout has been heightened during the pandemic. The World Health Organization defines burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” When...
by GHACF team | Dec 7, 2021 | 50th Anniversary, Economic & Community Betterment, Grant Impact Stories
In continuation of our 50th anniversary celebration, our foundation recently granted $50,000 to local municipalities to improve the quality of life and promote a healthy, inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community in Northwest Ottawa County. This fall, Northwest...
by GHACF team | Apr 13, 2021 | Community Foundation News, Economic & Community Betterment
At the end of 2019, the GHACF formed the Impact Investment Committee to explore a different option for investments. Impact investments will complement the foundation’s current investment policy, programs, and grant-making activities and establish a process for the...
