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 GHACF team | Feb 20, 2024 | Economic & Community Betterment, For Impact Organizations, Grant Impact Stories, Recipients
As part of our commitment to Economic & Community Betterment, last year we supplied a grant to The Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFMC) for the Food, Agriculture, Research, and Manufacturing (FARM) business accelerator. A collaboration between CFMC, the...
by GHACF team | Jan 24, 2024 | Community Foundation Stories, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, For Impact Organizations, Grant Impact Stories, Grantees, Grants, Recipients
We granted Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes $40,000 over two years for a new, permanent education staff position focused on the Lakeshore area to deliver impactful K-12 learning experiences to the youth of these areas. Junior Achievement helps inspire...
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...
