The GHACF held an ice cream social in July to celebrate the scholarship recipients and their families.

GHACF awards over $660K in scholarships to 220 students

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) recently awarded more than $660,000 to 220 area students. The money comes from 130 scholarship funds, set up by families, organizations and businesses to make a lasting impact.

Fabric Building Covers is located in Hudsonville.
Fabric Building Covers bringing first U.S. operations, 21 new jobs to Hudsonville

Fabric Building Covers chooses West Michigan over competing sites in the Midwest and Canada, underscoring the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.

Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids.
Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program sends trained early childhood consultants to daycare settings and preschools to help caregivers better meet children's needs.

Music Unites Us concert to feature diverse musicians and Holland Symphony Orchestra

The Music Unites Us concert will bring together local musical talent and the Holland Symphony Orchestra in a groundbreaking celebration of diversity at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Holland’s Kollen Park. The concert is free.   

Volunteers who download the app can sign up for flexible shifts, driving their own vehicles to recover food from donors and transporting it to local food access partners.
Lakeshore Food Rescue launches use of nationally recognized Food Rescue Hero app

Restaurants, grocery stores, farm markets, government agencies, and more can donate food easily online through the Food Rescue Hero app.   

A Benjamin's Hope resident and his mentor play frisbee golf.
CFHZ grants worth $233K to support housing, healthy food options

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has given out more than $200K in grants to support local projects addressing affordable housing, helping individuals with disabilities, and healthy food options.  

Passersby admire a chalk creation during Zeeland's Chalk Festival in this file photo.
Chalk Fest brings live art to Zeeland

With almost a dozen chalk artists — from teens to adults and self-taught to professional — Zeeland's Chalk Fest this Friday, Aug. 11, will be one of the city's most colorful yet, organizers say.

City of Muskegon approves $1.6M in ARPA funds for 22 community projects

Muskegon City Commission awarded the funding to local neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses to help support the public health and economic needs of residents most impacted by the pandemic. 

ACCF Executive Director Stephanie Calhoun with two scholarship winners.
Allegan County Community Foundation awards $346K in scholarships

The scholarships encompass many learning paths, ensuring students can pursue their educational dreams.  

LAUP Executive Director Johnny Rodriguez and Programs Director Julian Lugo.
LAUP to expand youth services to Grand Haven with help from YAC

GHACF Youth Advisory Council awards $48,960 in spring 2023 grant round to LAUP and 5 other organizations.

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