Housing Next – 2020
In 2017, the Community Foundation made a five-year, $500,000 commitment from the Community’s Endowment to fund Housing Next. Seven other local partners also stepped forward to support this work. Led…
Holland Hospital – School Mental Health Program
Even before Covid-19 upended daily school and family routines and brought untold new levels of stress to students’ lives, many were already struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The…
Line of Credit Guarantee Program
2020 was a year that demanded innovation and quick action. In April, many nonprofits were facing significant and sudden cash flow challenges due to loss of revenue and increased demand…
Community Stabilization Fund: Sixth Round Grants
We are pleased to announce the sixth round of grant distributions from the Community Stabilization Fund. An initial investment of $200,000 from our Community's Endowment, combined with the generous investments…
Tips for Smart Year End Giving in 2020
For many, this time of year inspires gratitude and generosity. At the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, we are grateful for the community we serve and the many generous…
Webinar: CFHZ Community Update
We invite you to listen to a recording of our community update webinar! LISTEN HERE Topics covered in this webinar included: How CFHZ stewards community resources The process for collaboration…
Congratulations, Sam and Jean Martin!
On November 19, 2020, local community leaders and longtime CFHZ supporters Sam and Jean Martin were presented with the Distinguished Philanthropists award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan…
2020 Operating Grants
Earlier this year, as the impacts of COVID-19 reached our community, the CFHZ Board of Trustees elected to pivot our planned strategy for our Community's Endowment. As part of this…
Racial Equity Grants
In Holland/Zeeland, racial equity has long been identified as a priority issue by public units of government, our business community, and local nonprofits; but progress has been too slow. Data…
Why an IRA is an even more appealing gift to charity following the SECURE Act
The Secure Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) took effect on January 1, 2020, and as a result an IRA may be an even more favorable gift to…