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...
by Chris Riker | Dec 10, 2019 | Giving, Ways to Give
Every contribution to the Greatest Needs Fund—whether it’s $5 or $5,000—means one more program can increase self-esteem in young girls, or combat invasive species that threaten our trees, or help update zoning ordinances to allow more affordable housing to be built in...
by Melanie Swiftney | Oct 8, 2019 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
“You have to change your ethos. When you’ve always saved, it’s hard to spend. So when you do spend, you want it to be worthwhile.” – Joyce CawthonJoyce and Andy Cawthon have always wanted to make a difference in the world. Joyce has a background grant writing for...
by Chris Riker | Jul 9, 2019 | Donors, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Have you ever searched the internet for what it means to leave a legacy? If so, you probably found phrases such as the following;Putting a stamp on the future.Making a contribution to future generations.Living a life that mattered.While legacy can be defined in many...
by GHACF team | Apr 30, 2019 | Donors, Giving, Ways to Give
Choosing to give to a for-impact organization—whether you’re an individual, a family, or a corporation—is a personal act. “We know that the heart of why people give is to help organizations whose missions they are passionate about,” said Chris Riker, Vice President of...
