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 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 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 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...
by GHACF team | Feb 11, 2020 | Donor Impact Stories, Giving, Ways to Give
The Reinecke family has made a tradition of giving back. “Our grandmother, Frances Reinecke, gave back to the community in countless ways, but there was always one consistent theme,” said Jason Reinecke. “Frances had an enormous heart for children and families that...
