We’re hiring for our next President/CEO!
Earlier this fall, the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) Board of Trustees announced that Mike Goorhouse has formally expressed his plan to step away from his position as…
Year-End Giving Tips and Reminders
For many, this time of year inspires gratitude and generosity. At CFHZ, we are grateful for the generous individuals, families, and companies who give their time, talent, and treasure to…
Farewell, 2022. Important charitable tax planning reminders and deadlines.
Now is the time to share important reminders with your clients about year-end gifts. Time is indeed of the essence! Gifts of appreciated stock still shine Giving in a roller…
Five of 2022’s most-asked questions about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Qualified Charitable Distributions, or “QCDs,” are becoming a popular financial and charitable planning tool. As they grow in popularity, the number of questions we receive about QCDs has also increased. Here…
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Lakeshore Campus
For more than a decade, access to pathways for continuing education has been consistently identified as a growing need for the Holland/Zeeland area. Post-secondary education is crucial in creating greater…
Reach for Recovery
Drug overdose deaths increased 29% in 2020 across the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There has been rising abuse of drugs like Fentanyl,…
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Childcare and preschool are pressing needs in our community. They provide critical early education experiences to prepare children for kindergarten, are a major expense in household budgets, and also significantly…
Deedre Vriesman, President/CEO, Resthaven
Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector: LEAD 24/7
Local nonprofits are critical to our ability to create a fully thriving community for all who live and work in Holland and Zeeland. Our strengthening the nonprofit sector (SNS) investments…
Housing Next
Housing Next’s mission is to partner with local governments, developers, and nonprofits in West Michigan to remove barriers to the creation of housing at all price points. In 2017, the…
An Important Update from Mike Goorhouse, CFHZ President/CEO
At this moment, two things are true for me: I have never been prouder and more humbled by the privilege of serving as President/CEO of the Community Foundation of the…