Media Resources

Grand Haven moves closer to establishing first children’s museum
November 26, 2024

GHACF Celebrates 38th Annual Excellence in Education
May 7, 2024

 

 

GHACF Awards Largest Amount of Community Impact Grants Ever
January 7, 2024

 

 

GHACF awards nearly $1M in Community Impact Grants
December 18, 2023

Giving Tuesday with the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
November 28, 2023

Reyes Scholarship Fundraising Drive Deadline Extended
November 23, 2023

Season of Giving
November 1, 2023

 Lupita Reyes Honored with Endowed Scholarship in Her Name
September 18, 2023

 Shape Awards Grants to Enhance Literacy, STEM Programs
August 26, 2023

Shape Corp. Awards Grants to Enhance Literacy and STEM Programs
August 22, 2023

GHACF Invests $1.5M to Address Rising Demand for Affordable Housing
August 21, 2023

GHACF Awards More Than $660,000 in Scholarships
August 8, 2023

LAUP to Expand Youth Services to GH with Help from YAC
August 8, 2023

 

June 7, 2023

 Tuesday Forum Series Wraps with Plans to Move Ideas Forward
May 31, 2023

Why Community Matters When it Comes to Engagement
May 21, 2023

Children’s Author Visits GHAPS Fourth-Graders
May 16, 2023

Why Breaking Out of the Housing Trap Begins with Small Changes
May 14, 2023

Homeless Agency Opens Grand Haven Office
May 13, 2023

 Justice Bernstein Brings a Perspective of Inclusion to Court
April 26, 2023

GHACF will Expand with Move to Historic Building
April 24,2023

GHACF Plans to Move into Historic Building on Sherman Ave
April 22, 2023

The Role Transformative Placemaking Can Take in Building Community
April 22, 2026

‘Are we really going to read 200 pages?’
April 21, 2023

GHACF Supports Strategic Growth of Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative
March 12, 2023

GHACF Grant Support Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative
March 10, 2023

Help a Sewer Superintendent Save a Crappy Public Basketball Court
March 8, 2023

Hoop Dreams Play Out on GH’s East Side
March 3, 2023

 Speaker Series to Help Envision Community’s Future
February 2, 2023

 GHACF supports 13 organizations with nearly 600K in grants
January 21, 2023

GHACF Supports Disability Equality Efforts
January 16, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

First phase of Schmidt Heritage Park nearly done
November 17, 2022
Innovative Approach to Affordable Housing in Michigan Proves Successful October 31, 2022

‘Pathway to Peace’ program launching to help West Michigan seniors settle conflicts. October 26, 2022

Community Foundation grant paves way for Love in Action co-op. October 25, 2022

GHACF awards $250K in grants to 5 groups. October 23, 2022

Local students awarded Coast Guard Foundation scholarship. September 13th, 2022

New life for West Michigan Pike, region’s original highway. September 1st, 2022

Grand Haven housing development works to fill ‘missing middle’. September 1st, 2022

229 students receive scholarships from GHACF. August 31, 2022

Ottawa County teams up with local historian to commemorate original West Michigan highway. August 24, 2022

Local historian, government recreating historic shoreline highway in West Michigan .August 24, 2022

Original West Michigan HighWay Gets New Life. August 24, 2022

Smith’s Bayou Chili Cookoff returns Aug. 20 August 11, 2022

Keeping the Pages and Wheels Turning on Summer Reading August 2, 2022

‘Teaching without walls’: GHAPS partners with ODC< GHACF for inclusive Science Camp July 29, 2022

Collaborate approach to addressing affordable housing shortage garners national spotlight July 29, 2022

County seeks input on how to spend its ARPA funds July 22, 2022

Fostering collaboration, commitment, and continued community engagement from GR to the Lakeshore July 20, 2022

Nonprofit partners will assist Ottawa County officials in setting ARPA spending July 14, 2022

Collaborate approach to addressing affordable housing shortage garners national spotlight July 14, 2022

Collaborate approach to addressing affordable housing shortage garners national spotlight July 12, 2022

Grant to help ISD support children’s literacy this summer July6, 2022
The ISD District of Ottawa receives grant to support children’s literacy June 25, 2022

Ottawa Area ISD gets grant to support children’s literacy June 25, 2022

New fund established to honor Pat McGinnis June 25, 2022

Housing Ministry Collaborative — Creating pathways to sustainable housing June 16, 2022
For those who didn’t make it home May 30, 2022

Fostering collaboration, commitment and continued community engagement from GR to the lakeshore May 11, 2022
Leppinks to provide $25K in matching funds for Fire Barn Park improvements April 27, 2022

Extended Saturday Hours and More! April 28, 2022

GHACF grants support Gracious Grounds, others April 6, 2022

Leadership program LEADeres graduates first Lakeshore class April 5, 2022

Organization addresses need for affordable housing April 1, 2022
Grand Haven, Lowell, Sparta, Kentwood, more brace for return of free summer concerts March 23, 2022

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy March 16, 2022

GHACF awards more than $390k in Community Impact grants March 16, 2022

As average home prices soar to $445k, families struggle to find housing in Grand Haven March 15, 2022

Lighthouses in Grand Haven, Ludington get grants from ‘Save our Lights’ license plate sales March 10, 2022

What’s Next: Prioritizing affordable housing March 5, 2022

Ferrysburg City Council approved making a donation to the J. Patrick Twa Memorial and Scholarship Fund Feb. 23, 2022

$40K community foundation grant to help bolster opioid treatment in Ottawa Co. Feb. 13, 2022 

Nonprofit awards final round of 2021 community impact grants  Dec 23, 2021

Grant to allow improvements at Water Tower Park Dec 28, 2021

 

Foundation awards grants for 7 community projects Nov 22, 2021

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities Nov 22, 2021

Jr. wheelchair basketball tournament returns in GR Nov 6, 2021
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders Sept 15, 2021

Prioritizing future generations is an investment in our community Sept 15, 2021

Free preschool program for Muskegon children aims to support early learning, improve literacy Sept 13, 2021

GHACF grants support program for Latinx leaders Sept 11, 2021

Grant creates endowment fund for W. Mich. Symphony Sept 11, 2021

Grand River Greenway campaign hits $7.2M goal Sept 3, 2021

Forum visits impacts of Grand Rapids Whitewater Project Sept 3, 2021
Spring Lake murals celebrate creativity while hindering crime August 30, 2021

Iconic Grand Haven lighthouse opening for public tours August 30, 2021

Couple Caught on Camera Vandalizing Grand Haven Pier August 23, 2021

Grand Haven Students to Participate in Nature-Based Learning Experience (WOODTV8 – Maranda) Aug 19, 2021

How a community leaves a legacy, one student at a time Aug 18, 2021
Community advocates honored at Chamber Celebration July 29, 2021

GHACF names new trustee July 23, 2021

GHACF names new trustee (Grand Haven Tribune) July 23, 2021

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Celebrity Chalk Art (WZZM) July 22, 2021

One Good Thing: Chalk art to celebrate Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (WZZM) July 21, 2021

WGVU Public Media featuring Hadley Streng July 21, 2021

Meredith TerHarr’s Facebook Live video July 21, 2021

Enriching community lives with arts and culture July 21, 2021

‘One-of-a-kind’ art exhibit celebrates major anniversary in Grand Haven July 2, 2021
One Good Thing: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation June 24, 2021

Art exhibit helps celebrate foundation’s 50th anniversary June 24, 2021

Five area projects received GHACF Impact Grants totaling $308K June 21, 2021

Grand Haven’s waterfront stadium to host free summer series with national touring acts June 17, 2021

Tanglefoot Park receives GHACF grant June 17, 2021

A celebration of the history of giving back June 16, 2021

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation June 15, 2021

Grand Haven collaborative workforce housing project taking shape June 14, 2021

Students create ice cream flavor to celebrate GHACF June 9, 2021

United Way of Ottawa County celebrates annual impact, awards June 8, 2021

Morning Buzz: June 4 (video; 1:38-2:11) June 4, 2021

Cameras being installed at Grand Haven pier to stop vandalism (video) June 6, 2021

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation gives away books to 2nd-graders June 3, 2021

Foundation gives gift of reading to area 2nd-graders June 3, 2021

GHACF issues more than $200K in grants June 1, 2021
GHACF awards more than $1M in one year for those most impacted by COVID-19 May 31, 2021

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across US May 31, 2021

Grand Haven Community Foundation celebrates 50 years of service May 27, 2021

GHACF celebrates 50 years with activities throughout the year May 25, 2021

The importance of caring for our shared planet May 19, 2021

GHACF kicks off 50th anniversary celebration May 19, 2021

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all May 11, 2021

Couple helps ensure Tanglefoot Park is a place where families make memories May 10, 2021

Lake Michigan Credit Union opens second Grand Haven branch May 7, 2021

LMCU opens new branch in Grand Haven
Fox 17 May 4, 2021
Ottawa County selects nonprofit vendor in first phase of broadband internet assessment April 27, 2021

Salvation Army addition on display April 24, 2021

One year later: Supporting the community during pandemic April 21, 2021

Village Council Oks art panels at Central Park entrance April 8, 2021

Grand Haven Lighthouse to become public museum April 5, 2021

Iconic lighthouse in Grand Haven getting repairs to ready it for public viewing April 4, 2021
GHACF invests $1.5M to provide low-cost loans to community nonprofits March 21, 2021

Free waterfront concert series approved for Friday nights March 19, 2021

The value of working with our community leaders March 17, 2021

GH Human Relations Commission to present first visionary awards March 12, 2021

Community foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis March 8, 2021

Registration now open for Tri-Cities preshool program March 4, 2021

Community Foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis March 4, 2021

Tri-Cities area organizations work to ensure high-quality preschool for every child March 2, 2021
Powered by passion: The impact of a community foundation February 18, 2021

New Zoning Ordinance Unlocks Opportunities for Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Affordable Housing Efforts February 15, 2021

Fund created to deter graffiti at Grand Haven lighthouses February 9, 2021

Grand Haven ordinance encourages new housing developments February 5, 2021

New database will help museum become local research hub February 4, 2021
City starts Public Asset Protection Fund January 27, 2021

Zoning changes remove obstacles for affordable housing in Grand Haven January 22, 2021

Good Things on the Lakeshore January 22, 2021

Community foundation invites all to join 50th anniversary celebration January 20, 2021

GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants January 19, 2021

More than $200K in COVID relief grants awarded locally January 16, 2021

Allendale Community Foundation grants benefit schools, youth December 22, 2020

Demand for counseling at an all-time high December 10, 2020
Tri-Cities Broadcast to start producing local TV programming November 19, 2020

Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis November 17, 2020
City unveils completed Riverwatch Project October 30, 2020

Grant allows Love in Action to continue helping those in need October 20, 2020

Donations help OAR help the addicted through the pandemic October 13, 2020

OAR expands offerings amidst pandemic challenges October 4, 2020

Celebrity baristas, bartenders to benefit Sparkle today October 2, 2020
Learning outside the classroom September 26, 2020

One Good Thing: Non-profit event gets help to transition during pandemic September 24, 2020

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief September 18, 2020

Do More Good conference goes virtual September 17, 2020

5,000 hemlocks saved from invasive species September 12, 2020

Historic DeWitt School looks new again September 1, 2020
Community Foundation names new trustees August 22, 2020

Community foundation’s challenge match goal met August 8, 2020

Community’s generosity takes COVID-19 response fund beyond goal August 7, 2020

Spring Lake students paint murals around the village August 5, 2020
LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education July 23, 2020

14 ways grants are making a difference in the Grand Haven area July 15, 2020

Community foundation grant helps digitize local history July 13, 2020

32-home ‘workforce housing’ development could be coming to Grand Haven July 8, 2020

SLHS students commissioned for village’s Art in the Park July 2, 2020
Restoring Hope Challenge Match extended June 27, 2020

GHACF extended Restoring Hope Challenge Match in face of continuing need June 26, 2020

Emmanuel Hospice launches telehealth program June 26, 2020

Flower grant approved for 2020 June 24, 2020

Philanthropy steps up to help as crisis hits nonprofits hard June 21, 2020

Ottawa County begins 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey June 18, 2020

Community foundation launches challenge match for pandemic relief June 17, 2020

Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief June 12, 2020

Women Who care support emergency response coalition June 11, 2020

Foundation’s $1.5 million investment targets creation of workforce housing June 3, 2020

Community coalition shifts from emergency needs to recovery June 3, 2020
Community foundation invests $1.5M to develop workforce housing May 29, 2020

Community coalition supports area nonprofits May 20, 2020

County sending absentee applications to every voter for August primary May 15, 2020

Where is the America we used to see in times of disaster? May 13, 2020

Community Foundation Holland/Zeeland assists Ottawa Co. residents during COVID-19 May 12, 2020
Ottawa County leaders: #ShareTheStimulus if you don’t need it yourself April 17, 2020

Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals April 15, 2020

Emergency grant funding keeps mental health services going April 9, 2020

Community coalition grants funds to local organizations (update) April 7, 2020
Community coalition grants support to Resilience, others March 31, 2020

Living Sustainable: careottawacounty.com highlights hope, positivity March 30, 2020

GRBJ Change-Ups: Websites March 27, 2020

Can’t hug, but can reach out March 27, 2020

A call to action: philanthropy’s commitment during COVID-19 March 24, 2020

Emergency grants help nonprofits get more food, services to those in need March 24, 2020

Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home March 23, 2020

COVID-19: 5 Things Funders Can Do to Support Grant Partners March 23, 2020

Coalition grants immediate funds to local organizations March 23, 2020

Greater Holland community rallies to provide support during COVID-19 outbreak March 22, 2020

United Way offers opportunities to help during coronavirus crisis March 19, 2020

Community coalition grants funds to local organizations March 18, 2020

Resource website offers help, outlet for support March 18, 2020

Ottawa County asking for helpers amid coronavirus shutdowns March 15, 2020

Community coalition develops online resource hub for those looking to help March 14, 2020

Grant will support creating Crockery Township Park March 5, 2020

Dancing with the Local Stars wows sold-out crowds with performances that raise money for local food pantries & programs Feb 29, 2020

Biggest-ever ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ dazzles in Muskegon Feb 28, 2020

Why Momentum Center’s approach to improving mental health is working Feb 27, 2020

Gracious Grounds receives ‘7-figure’ donation February 18, 2020

Public library expands children’s space January 30, 2020

Assessment gives first report on health of Ottawa County nonprofits January 23, 2020

‘Looking to finish the job’ | Grand Haven to repair lighthouses, complete work on south pier January 20, 2020

Council moves forward on Depot renovations January 13, 2020

How collaboration is growing affordable housing in Ottawa County January 9, 2020

Housing Next sees advances throughout Ottawa County January 3, 2020

Our Take: Seeing Results in Affordable Housing Efforts December 28, 2019

As food banks face dwindling supplies after the holidays, Dancing with the Local Stars aims to fill gap and tackle hunger December 20, 2019

Duncan Woods legal saga continues December 20, 2019

Flahive honored in ceremony at Fallen Officers Memorial December 17, 2019

‘People still care and they still remember’ December 13, 2019

Dancing with the Local Stars cast announced December 11, 2019

Cast announced for Muskegon’s 12th annual ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ December 10, 2019

Youth grants support library play area December 3, 2019

Trio joins the Tri-Cities Family YMCA board November 23, 2019

Grant supports Momentum teen center November 22, 2019

City Council discusses Duncan Park tab Oct 23, 2019

Help keep Duncan Woods as it is Oct 18, 2019

City approves Duncan Park Preservation Fund Oct 15, 2019

Fire barn playground is now open Oct 12, 2019

Continuing the legacy Oct 9, 2019

Community Foundation awards $545K in scholarships Oct 7, 2019

Muskegon attorney wins Athena award Oct 2, 2019

Grand Haven sees rebirth of iconic catwalk September 27, 2019

Flowers September 6, 2019

TCM Counseling changes name to Mosaic September 4, 2019

Are local districts in step with M-STEP? August 30, 2019

Grand Haven pledges more than $50K to fight hemlock-killing species August 26, 2019

Gracious Grounds receives matching grant August 21, 2019

SOLD: Ottawa Sands to Ottawa County Parks August 16, 2019

Grand Haven catwalk reconstruction nearly complete August 14, 2019

Street Talk: Grads rate August 9, 2019

2019 GHHS Hall of Fame Inductees August 2, 2019 (second article)

Housing Costs Out of Reach? July 29, 2019

Ferrysburg Fire Barn playground a ‘go’ June 24, 2019

Konarska, Woodruff names to Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees June 23, 2019

New Musical Foundation system to debut Thursday June 19, 2019

Grand Haven Musical Fountain to debut $150K sound-system upgrade June 17, 2019

Celebration of Life for Richard Grey Huff, D.O. June 8, 2019

Grants focus on youth, wellness programs June 5, 2019

Township approves Schmidt land donation May 31, 2019

‘Continue to believe in yourself’ May 29, 2019

Beach upgrades aimed at saving lives May 25, 2019

MacDonald, Cole promoted to vice president roles May 23, 2019

New safety system approved for south pier May 21, 2019

Community foundation grants support North Bank projects May 20, 2019

‘It’s finally time to bring her back home’ May 15, 2019

Teacher Appreciation Week in Grand Haven May 10, 2019

Foundation appoints VPs May 6, 2019

Chamber celebrates life of Lynne Sherwood May 3, 2019

Restored Grand Haven catwalk to return in May April 8, 2019

‘It became a way to serve the community’ April 4, 2019

Foundation remembers Dr. Richard Huff March 16, 2019

Community foundation awards $262K in grants March 13, 2019

Affordable housing a priority in Zoning Ordinance review March 11, 2019

Duncan heirs sue city March 6, 2019

Lauren Grevel CTE interview March 2, 2019

Literacy efforts highlights at Griffin February 27, 2019

‘He was a giant in our community’ February 13, 2019

Gary Lee Verplank February 13, 2019

Served by the cops January 25, 2019

Fricano’s Super Bowl Sunday proceeds to benefit Musical Fountain January 23, 2019

Grand Haven’s Fricano’s to take Super Bowl orders January 22, 2019

Drive on to paint the village January 3, 2019

A look back at 2018 (Grand Haven Tribune) December 27, 2018

Ottawa County nearing full acquisition of dune property (Holland Sentinel) December 18, 2018

Q&A: Hadley Streng (GRBJ) November 27, 2018

County pursues grant for Ottawa Sands master planning (Grand Haven Tribune) November 26, 2018

Community foundation grant helps preserve natural resources (Grand Haven Tribune) November 20, 2018

Victoria Verplank Tree Nursery to be dedicated today (Grand Haven Tribune) October 25, 2018

Community foundation hires president (GRBJ) October 10, 2018

More CEOs (Chronicle of Philanthropy) October 5, 2018

Community foundation announces new president (Grand Haven Tribune) October 5, 2018

Hadley Baas Streng named new president of GHACF (CMF) October 4, 2018

Ottawa ISD receives grant for education storytelling September 27, 2018

Grand Haven musical fountain in need of new sound system September 5, 2018

Grand Haven approves plan for affordable housing August 21, 2018

City Council approves plan for affordable housing August 21, 2018

Campaign aims to bring new sound system to Musical Fountain August 18, 2018

City Council continues discussions on affordable housing August 8, 2018

St. Patrick/St. Anthony shows off expansion, renovations August 5, 2018

Reimagine Project reaches fundraising goal July 27, 2018

Family foundation hires president July 18, 2018

Lowe stepping down as executive director of READ July 12, 2018

Community foundation names interim leader July 5, 2018

The sounds of summer June 30, 2018

Grand Haven unveils new waterfront stadium June 23, 2018

A lasting tribute to Lynne June 22, 2018

Street Talk: Play On June 22, 2018

Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium reopens June 21, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign could lead to $50k grant June 13, 2018

Girls on the Run finish the season with a 5K June 12, 2018

Community foundation awards grant to aid adult literacy June 12, 2018

Reimagine Realtor Challenge expands June 11, 2018

New St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish campus to be celebrated June 11, 2018

Nonprofit hires business development officer June 8, 2018

Salvation Army reaches $1.1M campaign goal June 6, 2018

Notable Departures June 1, 2018

Scoring one for reading: a decade of success May 30, 2018

Obituary: Linda Bitting Strevy May 26, 2018

Johnson to step down as president of community foundation May 22, 2018

‘This is happening in our community’ May 2, 2018

Volunteers clean up everything from toilets to wood-fired cook stove from river banks April 23, 2018

Member Spotlight: Community Foundation for Muskegon County and Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provide finding to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs along the lakeshore April 23, 3018

Change Ups: Grants April 20, 2018

Nonprofit receives grant to expand services April 18, 2018

Backed by new funding, GROW expands to Muskegon, Grand Haven April 15, 2018

Street Talk: First things first — Next Up (Housing Next) April 13, 2018

Youth council funds several Spark Tank ideas April 3, 2018

Additional Grant Makes Lakeshore Expansion Possible April 2, 2018

Opening the door to reading March 30, 2018

Grants to help grow small businesses March 28, 2018

Competition aims to empower students, improve schools March 27, 2018

Community foundations receive Pinnacle of Partnership Award March 24, 2018

United Way campaign wraps up with award night March 24, 2018

Expo provides information, resources March 23, 2018

Greater Ottawa United Way raised $2.3M in 2017 March 21, 2018

Northern Trust to Provide Investment Management and Advisory Services to The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation March 13, 2018

Northern Trust to Provide Investment Management and Advisory Services to The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation March 13, 2018

Northern Trust to Provide Investment Management and Advisory Services to The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation March 13, 2018

‘Love people the way they are’ March 8, 2018

Grand River Greenway adds to quality of life for Ottawa County March 6, 2018

Speaker offers Q-and-A for concerned parents March 3, 2018

‘Community builder’ to speak in GH February 27, 2018

Snow Jam 2018 to put Spring Lake, Grand Haven in hockey rivalry game February 8, 2018

Winning the war against phragmites February 5, 2018

4 depts. use grant to buy automatic CPR unit Jan 31, 2018

Reading efforts highlighted at Peach Plains Jan 31, 2018

Uninterrupted CPR Jan 31, 2018

Community foundation a finalist in MiBiz awards Jan 29, 2018

Extended Grace winner of MiBiz Award Jan 27, 2018

GHACF president a finalist for Visionary Award Jan 24, 2018

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation partners to address local needs Jan 21, 2018

Lakeshore Advantage Holds Meeting, Gives Honors Jan 19, 2018

Iconic spot receives inclusive contributions Jan 19, 2018

Lakeshore Advantage to hold annual meeting Jan 17, 2018

Lakeshore Advantage names Visionary Award finalists Jan 16, 2018

EVINK: Soup is a metaphor for things we value Jan 12, 2018

Possible land gift could benefit NORA rec planning Jan 11, 2018

Stadium project moving along on schedule  Dec 22, 2017

‘We’ve all done this together’  Dec 20, 2017

New waterfront stadium underway  Dec 15, 2017

Young Students in Grand Haven, Spring Lake Schools to Get Literacy Boost  Dec 14, 2017

‘This is a day of celebration’  Dec 14, 2017

Reimagine Project kicks off fence picket, board game sales  Dec 5, 2017

Grant to boost local classroom libraries November 28, 2017

Gift will support health, wellness for local school children November 27, 2017

City looking at options for coal tipple November 27, 2017

Housing Next names first director November 21, 2017

$20K donation inches campaign closer to goal November 18, 2017

Access to affordable housing November 17, 2017

Soup for All to help those in need November 13, 2017

Ottawa Housing Next hired its first director November 10, 2017

$150K away from $1M goal November 9, 2017
Community Foundation recognized for local support Oct 31, 2017

‘Tremendous progress made’ Oct 26, 2017

100 Men who Give support catwalk Oct 23, 2017

GHHS seniors focus on their future Oct 21, 2017

SLHS seniors look to the future during Applied Week Oct 14, 2017

TCM Counseling celebrates 40 years, new building Oct 11, 2017

City sets up fundraising agreement with Community Foundation Oct 6, 2017

Tom Ringelberg Oct 2, 2017
$3.2M project takes center stage Sept 30, 2017

Construction starts on new waterfront stadium in Grand Haven Sept 29, 2017

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium groundbreaking Sept 29, 2017

Construction to begin soon on Grand Haven’s Waterfront Stadium Sept 28, 2017

Oktoberfest Marathon beats the heat Sept 24, 2017

Iconic wooden playground in Grand Haven to be ‘reimagined’ by children Sept 23, 2017

Group sets celebration for one-room schoolhouse under restoration Sept 11, 2017

GRBJ: Ottawa County tackles housing issue Sept 4, 2017

Ottawa County has upper hand on solving affordable housing issue Sept 1, 2017

Housing Next Leadership Council formed Sept 1, 2017
GV graduate chosen as director for Grand Haven charity foundation August 31, 2017

New leadership council focuses on workforce housing solutions August 29, 2017

Foundation hires director of grants and programs August 28, 2017

GVSU faculty conduct study on classroom structure, student engagement August 27, 2017

Help Me Grow-Ottawa received over $25K in grants August 23, 2017

Ottawa County nonprofit grows deeper roots in area August 18, 2017

T-shirt sales benefit catwalk project August 11, 2017

Bank donates $25K to Waterfront Stadium project August 10, 2017

CWIT received grant to engage men, boys August 7, 2017

GHHS grad received prestigious WMU scholarship August 3, 2017
Cole joins GHACF as director of grants July 30, 2017

6 things to know about Grand Haven’s new Waterfront Stadium July 28, 2017

Positive growth reported in July 4 fireworks fund July 22, 2017

Street Talk: Solid Foundation July 21, 2017

GHACF ranks among best in nation July 20, 2017

An old-fashioned barn raising July 12, 2017
Prepared for blastoff June 28, 2017

Heritage Festival 5k to benefit Faith Marie Losee fund June 14, 2017

Students get involved with the Hofma Vision June 10, 2017

Fall finish forecasted (catwalk) June 9, 2017

Ruscett honored as woman of the year June 8, 2017

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Awards the Ottawa County Parks Foundation $125,000 June 7, 2017

Grant bridges gap in trail system June 6, 2017

Whistlestop Playground rolls into Spring Lake June 2, 2017
Muskegon Community College’s downtown project gets financial boost April 19, 2017

Foundation grant to help youth prepare for STEM careers April 17, 2017

How you can help Save the Catwalk April 15, 2017

$1.1M fundraising campaign launched April 14, 2017

Salvation Army of Grand Haven plans $1.6 million expansion April 13, 2017

Winsor McCay park may finally have a home April 5, 2017
Larsen named executive director of CWIT March 18, 2017

‘Positive momentum’ for catwalk March 2, 2017

$1M fundraising goal for catwalk restoration reaches halfway mark March 1, 2017

$550K mark reached in Grand Haven catwalk fundraiser March 1, 2017

$550K mark reached in Grand Haven catwalk fundraiser March 1, 2017

JSJ Leader, philanthropist Mart Johnson dies March 1, 2017
Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Melanie Swiftney February 20, 2017
No snow? No problem January 23, 2017

Winter weekend attraction January 23, 2017

Phragmites along Grand River reduced 92% January 23, 2017

City OKs $310K catwalk repair project January 17, 2017

Community foundation hires new VP January 14, 2017

City sells house eyed for rehab project January 7, 2017

Grand Haven to host New Year’s Eve ball drop December 29, 2016

St. Mary’s receives grants to aid relocation of food pantry December 25, 2016

Catholic diocese’s food pantry will relocate to former school building December 23, 2016

Foundation awards $295K in grants December 14, 2016

City partners with GVSU for fountain project December 11, 2016

Grant to bring diversity project to Tri-Cities November 21, 2016

Soup for All Benefit in Grand Haven November 15, 2016

Funds sought for new Coopersville park pavilion November 14, 2016

Teachers put training into action October 27, 2016

Przystas named PE Teacher of the Year October 27, 2016

Seniors make post-graduation plans October 22, 2016

Spring Lake seniors make post-graduation plans October 15, 2016

Donors pledge match grant to the United Way October 10, 2016

Group considers state park playground ideas October 6, 2016

Celebrating a new link September 17, 2016

New health program coming to Ottawa County September 14, 2016

Catwalk sections unloaded upriver September 1, 2016

Summer food program served 9000 meals August 30, 2016

United Way releases latest impact report August 26, 2016

Removal of Lake Michigan catwalk to begin; year-long closing of pier imminent August 23, 2016

Grand Haven doctor retires after 42 years August 20, 2016

FAFSA changes good for families, experts say August 18, 2016

$490K of Ottawa County health grants to target access, behaviors, mental health August 17, 2016

Community foundations award $490K in grants to aid youth, seniors August 16, 2016

Grand Haven nonprofit receives $500,000 grant for affordable housing project August 13, 2016

Charity received $500K grant for housing August 12, 2016

GHHS senior participates in Girls Nation August 4, 2016

‘Community patriarch’ Chuck Rycenga dies at 95 August 2, 2016

iCreate 360 paddleboard a hit at fundraiser July 29, 2016

SL teachers go back to school July 26, 2016

Historical Sluka Field to be renovated in August July 16, 2016

Final touches added to Chinook Pier improvements June 30, 2016

Community Foundation Awards $298K in grants June 14, 2016

Holland nonprofits prep for Baby Boomer leadership exodus June 5, 2016

Goats back for final year of plant removal project June 1, 2016

Morning Buzz – Five things to know for May 31 May 31, 2016

Grand Haven Pier to Close for Repairs in August May 30, 2016

Arbor Circle, Pathways, MI appoint new director May 25, 2016

Catwalk, pier plans topic of Monday work session May 21, 2016

City passes over chance to acquire waterfront parking lot May 19, 2016

New business to ‘pop up’ in downtown Grand Haven May 13, 2016

Nonprofit kicks off stadium project with $3M gift April 22, 2016

$3M donated to Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium effort April 21, 2016

Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium project gets $3M from local philanthropist’s will April 21, 2016

Waterfront Stadium project gets $3M gift from late Lynne Sherwood April 21, 2016

Grand Haven announces plans to revitalize Waterfront Stadium April 21, 2016

City receives $3M donation for Waterfront Stadium April 21, 2016

Free Dental Clinic making an impact April 5, 2016

Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area awards $225K in grants March 30, 2016

R.E.A.D. Receives foundation grant March 23, 2016

Catholic diocese’s first new elementary school in two decades to be built March 23, 2016

Grand Haven high school students to receive mental health lessons March 15, 2016

Community foundation accepting health grant applications March 7, 2016
Extended Grace awarded community foundation grant February 29, 2016

Catwalk fundraising steps up momentum February 25, 2016

$750K awarded to school-based human services nonprofit February 19, 2016

$2M fix back on Corps of Engineers’ radar February 17, 2016

A new look for the waterfront February 16, 2016

Learn about your local community foundation February 13, 2016

Financial aid application help offered February 11, 2016

More than just books at the local library February 6, 2016

Meet Ms. Koedyker’s music classes January 29, 2016

$1.5M fundraising effort to save iconic Lake Michigan catwalk gaining momentum January 22, 2016

Sherwood remembered as ‘quiet, strong force’ January 14, 2016

More fundraising details revealed for catwalk January 12, 2016

$330K in grants awarded for health programs January 8, 2016

Spring Lake Students Reduce Waste January 7, 2016

Grants Awarded to Address Housing Affordability December 29, 2015

Michigan Health Endowment Fund announces $15 million in grants to more than 30 organizations December 18, 2015

United Way Receives Grants to Address Housing Needs in Ottawa County December 2, 2015

Getting to Know Holly Johnson November 28, 2015

It’s long past time to make room for history November 27, 2015

GHACF Grants $75K to museum’s capital campaign November 25, 2015

Library Sunday concert series to feature opera singer Molly Alman October 31, 2015

Local students make post-high school plans October 31, 2015

College Foundation Names Officer and Members October 26, 2015

What’s in a Stadium? October 19, 2015

Local YMCA tabs new CEO October 10, 2015

Harbor Industries in New Hands October 2, 2015

Canadian Donation helps preserve Grand Haven ‘coal tipple’ September 30, 2015

Canadian National Railway: More than $100K Raised for Tipple September 29, 2015

More Than $100K Raised for Tipple September 29, 2015

New Race Runner (Faith Marie Losee Fund) September 24, 2015

Horses for Heroes September 2, 2015