In 2024, the Youth Advisory Committee distributed funding to seven local organizations to offset the cost of visits to post-secondary educational institutions. This initiative prioritized opportunities for first-generation students in…
The Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is now accepting applications for mini-grants to fund visits to post-secondary educational institutions. Holland/Zeeland area middle schools, high schools, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and…
CFHZ awarded $217,000 to local nonprofits through our responsive grant program, supporting initiatives in housing, basic needs, and youth services. “Our responsive grants support our vision of a thriving community where…
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) recently distributed $145,000 between four nonprofits; investing in efforts to increase the consistency of a healthy and caring adult presence in local…
Many donors are interested in strategies to amplify the impact of their generosity. One highly effective strategy that often goes overlooked is the donation of appreciated assets. Whether it's stocks,…
The Community Foundation recently distributed over $218,000 to local nonprofit organizations, supporting them as they extend their missions and service in the areas of health, education, youth, and basic human…
The Holland/Zeeland Promise, an academic scholarship for students with high financial need, proven academic success, and motivation to achieve the goal of a college or technical degree, recently welcomed 15…
Retired and semi-retired individuals often turn their attention to gifts of time, talent, and treasure that will benefit the community they love. Here are five ways CFHZ can assist retirees…
The Education Opportunity Gap According to the 2023 State of Michigan Education Report, Beyond the Pandemic, recent state assessments show many students are falling short of the benchmarks for their…
About the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of local high school students who are responsible for reviewing funding requests submitted to the Community…