A Quick Overview of Our Grantmaking
Get an overview of Northland Foundation’s current Grant Program and the various opportunities available to grantseekers.
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A fresh spark for AGE to age communities
Our 16 year old AGE to age program is getting a boost at the community level! Read more about re-ignition efforts for rural sites to connect the generations, strengthening individual and community well-being.
Newly added trustees bring diverse experiences and perspectives
Northland Foundation’s Board adds three members to its ranks, and we thank two trustees who recently stepped down.
Board welcomes newly elected chair and two new trustees
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Workforce strategies amid all-time low unemployment
The aging services and child care workforce question is a critical one for our region, for families to live and work here, employers to be able to hire and keep employees, and communities to attract and retain businesses.
Building Up Belonging Across Place, Race, and Class
Expanding “Belonging” work across our organization and region.
Helping kids cope, and flourish, through the pandemic
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and Greenway met the COVID curveball with creativity and firm commitment.
Child care update: funding, training, and advocacy
Work continues, within four broad categories, to help increase the availability of high-quality child care in our region.
Introducing a new board trustee and three new staff members
Welcome new Trustee, Ashley Hall; new staff Amanda Vuicich, Christopher Henagin, and Katherine Lahti.
Meet the three latest additions to our staff
We have welcomed Nichele Canavan, Taylor Holm, and Cayla Bellanger DeGroat to our team.