by GHACF team | Nov 14, 2017 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Who We Are
This week marks the 28th Annual Community Foundation Week—a designation created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush. Community Foundation Week recognizes the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to working with the...
by GHACF team | Oct 19, 2017 | Behind the Scenes, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Who We Are
Each fall, we publish our report to the community, and our latest edition is now available! Since our last report to the community, we’ve launched a new website, added three new team members and two board members, and our assets passed the $100 million mark! Here at...
by GHACF team | Oct 12, 2017 | Community Foundation Stories, Trustees, Who We Are
As a nonprofit organization, our Board of Trustees serves as our governing body and provides invaluable guidance and vision for all areas of our work. These individuals donate their time, energy, and expertise to help us identify opportunities for long-term community...
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...
by GHACF team | Sep 6, 2017 | Definitions, Who We Are, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Guest post by Christina Byrne, GHHS senior and YAC member The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of twenty high school students from Northwest Ottawa County who are passionate about learning about our community and investing in programs that will...
by GHACF team | Jun 22, 2017 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Team, Who We Are
Come on in… welcome to our new home. As a local charitable organization, our physical office is a place where hundreds of donors, grantees, and volunteers gather every year. Our website is an important role in maintaining those relationships, and we’re excited to make...