The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Haven

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES GIFTS, BEQUESTS, AND DONATIONS TO BE HELD IN TRUST AND ADMINISTERED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY IN AND FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF OTTAWA COUNTY AND THE WESTERN MICHIGAN AREA.

MISSION:

WE BELIEVE THAT FOSTERING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN LOCAL BANKING SUPPORTS OUR MISSION OF BUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST AND TREATING MEMBER OWNERS LIKE FAMILY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, DELIVERING SERVICE WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT.

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TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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GRAND HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE

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TO EXALT JESUS CHRIST BY MOBILIZING CHURCHES, CORPORATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRI-CITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. LOVE IN ACTION OVERSEES 32 DIFFERENT MINISTRIES DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE HURTING PHYSICALLY, SPIRTUALLY, OR EMOTIONALLY.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY IN SUPPORT OF, FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF, GRAND HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN ("GHCS"). ANY DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRINCIPAL OR INCOME OF THE ASSETS OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE MADE ONLY TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF GHCS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE XI OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THIS CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISSOLUTION OF THIS CORPORATION.

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THE L.J. "MIDGE" VERPLANK COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WHICH WILL SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS IN OTTAWA AND MUSKEGON COUNTIES. A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT ARE CLOSELY RELATED IN PURPOSE OR FUNCTION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

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TO COLLECT, DISPLAY AND INTERPRET THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RECORD OF NORTHWEST OTTAWA COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF AREA CITIZENS AND VISITORS

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A LAKESHORE ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO THE GROWTH OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS AND THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE VITALITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING TO OLDER ADULTS IN NORTH OTTAWA COUNTY BY PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES, INFORMATION, ENCOURAGING RECREATION AND LIFE LONG LEARNING, AND ADVOCATING FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUES OF AGING.

MISSION:

MOSAIC COUNSELING SERVES THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF A COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO PERSONALIZED SUPPORT IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.

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TO ELIMINATE SUB-STANDARD HOUSING BY PROVIDING SIMPLE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS CREDIT TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES BY PROVIDING NON-INTEREST BEARING NOTES.

MISSION:

HOSTING A FESTIVAL THAT PROVIDES FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES; FOCUSING YEAR ROUND ON THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SERVING IN THE WEST MICHIGAN AREA; BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COAST GUARD LEADERSHIP THAT FOSTERS THE THEME OF GRAND HAVEN COAST GUARD CITY USA; AND CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.

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PROMOTE BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND TOURISM FOR THE COMMON BETTERMENT OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

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SERVING PEOPLE SAVING HORSES THE MISSION OF OUT SIDE IN IS TO SERVE PEOPLE AND SAVE HORSES. WE WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM EMOTIONAL AND OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT TO THOSE IN NEED. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL BY USING HORSES TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME OF TRADITIONAL EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICES. AS A THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE PROGRAM WE WILL USE RETIRED THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES TO NOT ONLY IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERVENTION AND HELP CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES BUT TO ALSO HELP GIVE RETIRED RACE HORSES A NEW LIFE AND A NEW CAREER AFTER THE TRACK.

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FRATERNAL ORDER, FUNDRAISERS FOR BOTH NATIONAL & LOCAL CHARITIES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH MEMERS AND THE COMMUNITY.