by GHACF team | Jul 18, 2018 | Education, Grants, Scholarships, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Last Wednesday, we celebrated this year’s scholarship recipients and the donors who made the scholarships possible. Madison Miller, who received the Erickson Scholarship, and Lacey Lemke, a two-time recipient (undergrad in 2008 and now for her master’s...
by Holly Cole | Jun 12, 2018 | Education, Grant Impact Stories, Grants
We’re pleased to announce six second-round grant awards totaling $382,958 to support the Northwest Ottawa County community, including a $10,000 grant to R.E.A.D. (Reading Enables Adult Development) to provide training and resources for their English as a Second...
by GHACF team | May 15, 2018 | Education, Scholarships, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Each May, we honor the top 10% of local graduating high school seniors, as well as the educator who contributed significantly to the student’s academic achievement. Sixty-six students were recognized from Grand Haven High School, Spring Lake High School, and...
by GHACF team | Jan 30, 2018 | Donors, Education, Scholarships
College is expensive—we get it. But applying for a scholarship from the Community Foundation is simple. Using one online application, you could be considered for several different scholarships. Once your application is submitted, you will be considered eligible for...
by GHACF team | Dec 5, 2017 | Education, Grant Impact Stories, Grants
We are pleased to announce eleven third-round grant awards totaling $687,500 to support the northern Ottawa County community, including a $145,000 grant (payable over two years) to the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) for World-Class Classroom...
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...