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Grand Haven Area Community FoundationIn the News - May 2024
In the News - January 2024
In the News - December 2023
In the News - November 2023
November 28, 2023
Reyes Scholarship Fundraising Drive Deadline Extended
November 23, 2023
Season of Giving
November 1, 2023
In the News - September 2023
September 18, 2023
In the News - August 2023
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
In the News - June 2023
June 7, 2023
In the News - May 2023
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
In the News - April 2023
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
In the News - February 2023
February 2, 2023
In the News - January 2023
January 21, 2023
GHACF Supports Disability Equality Efforts
January 16, 2023
In the News – November 2022
November 17, 2022
In the News – September 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
In the News – October 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
In the News - March 2023
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
In the News – July 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
In the News – June 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
In the News – May 2022
In the News – April 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
In the News – March 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
In the News – August 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
In the News – December 2021
Grant to allow improvements at Water Tower Park Dec 28, 2021
In the News – November 2021
In the News – September 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
In the News – August 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
In the News – July 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
In the News – February 2022
In the News – May 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
In the News – April 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
In the News – March 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
In the News – February 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
In the News – January 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
In the News – June 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
In the News – October 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
In the News – August 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
In the News – May 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
In the News – December 2020
Demand for counseling at an all-time high December 10, 2020
In the News – November 2020
Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis November 17, 2020
In the News – June 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
In the News – September 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
In the News – January 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
In the News – March 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
In the News – July 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
In the News – September 2019
Grand Haven sees rebirth of iconic catwalk September 27, 2019
Flowers September 6, 2019
TCM Counseling changes name to Mosaic September 4, 2019
In the News – December 2019
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
In the News – February 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
In the News – October 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
In the News – April 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
In the News – May 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
In the News – August 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)
In the News – April 2019
Restored Grand Haven catwalk to return in May April 8, 2019
‘It became a way to serve the community’ April 4, 2019
In the News – July 2019
Housing Costs Out of Reach? July 29, 2019
In the News – November 2019
Trio joins the Tri-Cities Family YMCA board November 23, 2019
Grant supports Momentum teen center November 22, 2019
In the News – January 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
In the News – June 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
In the News – November 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
In the News – October 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
In the News – February 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
In the News – March 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
In the News – July 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
In the News – September 2018
Ottawa ISD receives grant for education storytelling September 27, 2018
Grand Haven musical fountain in need of new sound system September 5, 2018
In the News – December 2018
A look back at 2018 (Grand Haven Tribune) December 27, 2018
Ottawa County nearing full acquisition of dune property (Holland Sentinel) December 18, 2018
In the News – August 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
In the News – June 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
In the News – Feb 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
In the News – May 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
In the News – Apr 2018
Volunteers clean up everything from toilets to wood-fired cook stove from river banks April 23, 2018
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
In the News – October 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
In the News – November 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
In the News – Dec 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
In the News – Jan 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
In the News – September 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
In the News – Mar 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
In the News – April 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
In the News – August 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
In the News – May 2017
In the News – June 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
In the News – February 2017
In the News – March 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
In the News – July 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
In the News – January 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
In the News – December 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
In the News – September 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
In the News – November 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
In the News – July 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
In the News – October 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
In the News – June 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
In the News – August 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
In the News – May 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
In the News – April 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
In the News – March 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
In the News – February 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
In the News – January 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
In the News – December 2015
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
In the News – November 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
In the News – October 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
In the News – September 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
2024 Press Releases
GHACF Awards a total of $288,000 in Community Impact Grants
June 19, 2024
GHACF Announces New Board Members
May 24, 2024
GHACF Celebrates 38th Excellence in Education
May 3, 2024
GHACF YAC Awards Largest Amount of Community Impact Grants in History
February 29, 2024
2023 Press Releases
December 14, 2023
GHACF Supports the Loutit District Library’s Brook’s Media Center
September 8, 2023
Shape Corporation Awards Grants to Enhance Literacy & STEM Programs
August 21, 2023
Youth Grantmakers Award $48,960 in Spring 2023 Grant Round
August 7, 2023
GHACF Awards Over $660,000 in Scholarships
August 3, 2023
GHACF Supports Momentum Center Expansion
June 26, 2023
GHACF Welcomes New Board Members
June 12, 2023
GHACF Announces $1.5 Million Investment in Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund
June 5, 2023
GHACF Announces Move to 6 Sherman
April 22, 2023
GHACF Supports Strategic Growth of Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative
March 8, 2023
“Envisioning Our Community’s Future” Speaker Series
February 2, 2023
GHACF Awards Over $550,000 in Final Round of Grants for 2022
January 11, 2023
2022 Press Releases
Community Foundation Awards Over $250,000 in Third Round of Grants for 2022
October 18th, 2022
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Awards 2022 Scholarships
August 29, 2022
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
June 30, 2022
Housing Next Partnership Recognized with National Award
June 23,2023
Local Donors Establish New Fund to Honor Pat McGinnis
June 16, 2022
Coopersville Area Community Foundation Announces New Director
May 17, 2022
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Grant Supports Gracious Grounds
March 10, 2022
2021 Press Releases
December 20, 2021
Community Foundation Grant Lifts Up Program for Latinx Leaders
September 8, 2021
Community Foundation Announces New Trustee
July 15, 2021
Community Foundation Grant Benefits Community Space in Spring Lake
June 14, 2021
Foundation Grants $216,231 for COVID-19 Relief
May 26, 2021
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Announces Investment in IFF
March 16, 2021
Community Foundation Grant Helps Families Facing Housing Crisis
March 3, 2021
Foundation Grants Additional $223,927 for COVID-19 Relief
January 13, 2021
2020 Press Releases
December 22, 2020
Community Rallies Behind COVID-19 Relief to Help Community Foundation Meet Fundraising Goal
August 4, 2020
Community Foundation Grant Helps Digitize Local History
July 13, 2020
Increase in Need Drives Extension and Increase in Restoring Hope Challenge Match
June 24, 2020
Community Foundation Launches Restoring Hope $150K Challenge Match for COVID Relief
June 4, 2020
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Announces Investment in MCC
May 28, 2020
Community Coalition Shifts from Emergency Needs to Recovery
May 20, 2020
Community Coalition Provides Additional Funding to Area Nonprofits
May 18, 2020
Community Coalition Emergency Grants Help Housing and Shelter
May 12, 2020
Community Coalition Emergency Grants Help Migrant and Immigrant Communities
May 5, 2020
Mental Health Gets Assistance from Community Coalition Emergency Grants
April 27, 2020
Community Coalition Grants Emergency Funds to Assist Seniors
April 20, 2020
Community Coalition Emergency Grants Focus on Shelter, Housing
April 13, 2020
Community Coalition Grants Fourth Round of Immediate Funds to Local Organizations
April 7, 2020
Community Coalition Grants Third Round of Immediate Funds to Local Organizations
March 30, 2020
Community Coalition Grants Second Round of Immediate Funds to Local Organizations
March 21, 2020
Community Coalition Grants Immediate Funds to Local Organizations
March 17, 2020
Community Coalition Develops Online Resource Hub for Those Looking to Help
March 14, 2020
Community Foundation Grant Supports Crockery Township Park
March 2020
2019 Press Releases
Youth Grantmakers Support Grants Benefitting Youth and Their Families
November 2019
Community Foundation Grant Supports Teen Center
November 2019
Community Foundation Awards $545,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
June 2019
Community Foundation Announces New Trustees
June 2019
Community Foundation Grants Focus on Youth, Wellness
May 2019
Coopersville Area Community Foundation Awards $10,641 in Competitive Grants
May 2019
Allendale Community Foundation Awards $6,440 in Competitive Grants
May 2019
Community Foundation Grants $12,150 to Programs Supporting the North Bank
May 2019
Community Foundation Announces Two Promotions
April 2019
Community Foundation Grant Helps Pave Way for Housing for All
February 2019
2018 Press Releases
November 2018
Community Foundation Announces New President
October 2018
Community Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
May 2018
Community Foundations Receive Pinnacle of Partnership Award
March 2018
Community Foundation Awards Grant to Grow Small Businesses
February 2018
Community Foundation Named Finalist in MiBiz Best Managed Nonprofit Awards
January 2018
2017 Press Releases
November 2017
Betten Preferred Auto Dealerships Give Final Push to Save the Catwalk
November 2017
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
September 2017
Housing Next Leadership Council Formed
August 2017
Fifth Third Bank Supports the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium Project
July 2017
Community Foundation Announces New Staff
July 2017
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Ranks Among Top in Nation
July 2017
Community Foundation Grant Bridges Gap in Trail System
May 2017
Community Foundation Awards $11,755 in Competitive Grants (Coopersville)
May 2017
Community Foundation Awards $8,000 in Competitive Grants (Allendale)
May 2017
Community Foundation Grant to Help Youth Prepare for STEM Careers
February 2017
2016 Press Releases
December 2016
Community Foundation Announces New Staff
November 2016
Community Foundation Grant to Bring Diversity Project to Tri-Cities
November 2016
Community Foundation Awards $2301 in Competitive Grants (Coopersville)
November 2016
Community Foundation Awards $10,000 in Competitive Grants (Allendale)
November 2016
Local Schools Receive Surprise Grants (NBCF)
October 2016
Community Foundation Announces New Staff (Coopersville)
September 2016
Community Foundation Announces New College Access Network Advisor
August 2016
Community Foundations Jointly Award $490,000 from the Michigan Health Endowment Healthy Ottawa Fund
August 2016
Facebook Mini-Grant Winners
July 2016
Community Foundation Awards $298,400 in Second Quarter Grants
April 2016
Community Foundation Kicks Off Funding for Waterfront Stadium
April 2016
Call for Requests for Concepts for the Michigan Health Endowment Healthy Ottawa Fund
February 2016
Community Foundation Awards $184,270 in First Quarter Grants
February 2016
Community Foundation Awarded $330,000 from Michigan Health Endowment Fund
January 2016