by GHACF team | Sep 11, 2019 | Community Foundation News, Who We Are, YAC, Youth
Our Youth Advisory Council is gearing up for another year of programming and grantmaking in our community. Over the late spring and early summer, our returning members led an in-depth recruitment and interview process to select 8 new members. We’re thrilled to welcome...
by GHACF team | Jul 30, 2019 | Community Foundation Stories, Education, Scholarships, Youth
“The impact of these scholarships is undoubtedly profound, as they are supporting the future of many bright young minds. It is a perfect example of the philanthropic nature of this community. Giving this gift to students is creating a foundation for a brighter future,...
by GHACF team | May 29, 2019 | Education, Scholarships, Youth
As we wrap up our scholarship season, we were fortunate to provide over $500,000 in scholarships to students in Northwest Ottawa County. We hold over 100 scholarship funds with varying criteria, such as financial need, academic achievements, and field of study....
by GHACF team | Nov 16, 2018 | YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Youth Are Creative. It’s no secret that our community’s youth are engaged in a wide variety of activities and according to the 2017 Youth Assessment Survey, 94% of teens in Ottawa County report participating in a community activity this year. As our Youth Advisory...
by GHACF team | Oct 23, 2018 | Definitions, Education, Scholarships, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
If you read articles or follow the news about postsecondary education, you’ve surely been inundated with the message that college costs are still on the rise. In the state of Michigan, the average cost of a public 4-year university is almost $18,000 per year. How do...
by GHACF team | Oct 9, 2018 | ACF, Arts, Culture & Diversity, Behind the Scenes, CACF, Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Diversity & Inclusion, Donors, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, Funds, Giving, Grant Impact Stories, Grants, Health & Human Services, Legacy, Scholarships, Team, Trustees, Who We Are, YAC, Youth, Youth Impact Stories
Our annual publication is now available! Our theme this year is For Impact, and we’re excited for this new way of thinking. Our sector has always been identified as the “nonprofit” sector. The two others are the private (business) and public...
