by GHACF team | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
You have heard of the phrase “buy local” to help a community thrive. It is also important to “give local.” Many local for-impact partners hold funds at the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation or one of our affiliates. Donations to these funds are invested and...
by GHACF team | Dec 19, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
Cora Russ, Human Resources/Facilities Manager, is responsible for a broad range of GHACF human resources functions, from helping staff maintain integrity, ethics and respect for one another to annual review processes, HR policies, procedures and laws, recruiting,...
by GHACF team | Dec 18, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
Our 2024 scholarship application is available and is due Feb. 1. Here are a few helpful tips for a successful application: 1. Confirm you’re eligible: With a few exceptions, only students residing in Northwest Ottawa County or attending high school within the Grand...
by GHACF team | Dec 14, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
December 14, 2023 — Grand Haven, MI — The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) recently awarded 11 Community Impact Grants totaling $928,538, including one of its largest grants to date. In all, GHACF has awarded over $1.7 million in Community...
by GHACF team | Dec 13, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
It is many individual acts coming together that powerfully and positively impact our community. Giving for impact can be targeted to areas in our community that you are passionate about and help our community thrive! This week we feature five funds that represent...
by GHACF team | Dec 11, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Education, Giving, Scholarships, Uncategorized
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships were established by donors in our community who cared about giving back and supporting local students. Our wide variety of opportunities include many different criteria, from financial need, the school the applicant...