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Any area students interested in pursuing their education during the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. All students, both traditional and nontraditional, are encouraged to apply, as there are a wide variety of scholarships available.  The application period runs from January 1, 2025, to midnight on March 1, 2025.  “In 2024 we awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to over 200 area students. Students fill out just one application on our website (gracf.org/Apply for Scholarships and apply to the Universal Scholarship Application 2025) for all available scholarships. I’d again like to

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact we can make in our community through charitable giving. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) invites you to join us in shaping a brighter future by supporting the causes you care about most. Year-end giving is not just about tax benefits—it’s about investing in a stronger, more vibrant community. Whether you support local nonprofits, scholarship funds, or community projects, your generosity ensures continued support for those who need it most.   Here are three reminders that typically are among the most important for

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the joy of giving gifts to family and friends. But Giving Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, December 3 this year, is a special day to reflect on the power of generosity and consider giving back to the community we call home.   Local nonprofits play a vital role in enriching our community, meeting critical needs, and creating opportunities for growth and connection. From supporting educational programs and providing food security to funding the arts and assisting those in crisis, these organizations make a tangible difference in the lives

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, and this year, the Hill City Area Community Fund (HCACF) invites you to join the movement by supporting their efforts to create a thriving and vibrant community in the Hill City area. The Hill City Area Community Fund is a community-based fund that provides discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Hill City area to improve the quality of life for the people in the communities of Jacobson, Swatara, Palisade, Hill City, as well as Macville and Spang Townships. For years, HCACF has been addressing local needs and supporting initiatives that make a

On November 23rd, the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Men’s Hockey program will honor the life and legacy of Adam Johnson with a special Memorial Night during their game against Western Michigan at AMSOIL Arena. This thoughtfully planned evening aims to celebrate Adam’s passion for the game of hockey, raise awareness for the Adam Johnson Memorial Fund, and generate funds to ensure his legacy continues through the impactful work of the Memorial Fund. The night’s events will showcase the deep connections Adam built within the hockey community. His youth hockey association will participate as the "Little Chippers" during intermissions, and