by Jennifer Heier | Mar 22, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Donors, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
People give to charity for a variety of reasons, including: Donors are mission-driven. Donors trust our organization. Donors understand their impact. Donors have a personal connection to the organization/cause. Donors want to be a part of something meaningful. ...
by Abby Reeg | Sep 20, 2022 | Giving
I am impressed with the philanthropists in this community who give their time, talents, and treasures to make a difference. Patti serves as treasurer for an international nonprofit with a local chapter that improves educational projects. Mark takes part in an annual...
by GHACF team | Feb 16, 2022 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
Our Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life for all by working together to collectively address challenges and opportunities throughout West Michigan. This caring impact draws community members to make a variety of contributions, including gifts in...
by Chris Riker | Dec 8, 2020 | Giving, Grant Impact Stories, Grants
Throughout our 49-year history, our Greatest Needs Fund has existed to provide support for the future needs that we can’t always anticipate. No year has demonstrated this more than 2020. While we have all been challenged by the upheaval that our world has faced since...
by GHACF team | Nov 24, 2020 | Giving, Ways to Give
Next Tuesday, December 1st, is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement intended to unleash the power of people and organizations to positively transform their communities and the world. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the shopping events...
by Chris Riker | Jun 4, 2020 | Community Foundation News, Giving, Ways to Give
Beginning today, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched the Restoring Hope $150,000 Challenge Match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund. This new fund begins the second phase of the foundation’s response to COVID-19 and marks...