Community Campaigns

WHTC: A Partnership of Nonprofits

Tune in as our Food Access Program Manager, Chara, and I Am Academy Founder, Henry Cherry discuss how our partnership together has evolved since 2020, the upcoming Resale Store Takeover Event to support I Am Academy, and other ways to get involved on WHTC’s Talk of the Town.

Fustini's Selects Community Action House for Their New Fustini's Cares Initiative

Fustini’s recently launched Fustini’s Cares, an initiative that partners with local nonprofits in Holland, Ann Arbor, Petoskey, and Traverse City to support their work in providing access to healthy food options. This month, Fustini’s has chosen to support our Food Club!

Celebrating Black History Month with I Am Academy

Last week Black History Month began. A time to honor the achievements of so many Black leaders, creatives, and professionals. As has been our practice these last several years, we’re highlighting a key partner institution as a part of this month of celebration and awareness. 

How Two Groups Plan to Provide Thanksgiving Meals for Those Facing Food Insecurity

Happy Thanksgiving! Every year, we provide extra Thanksgiving grocery assistance, offering additional support to the families we serve. Today at Community Action House, we're reflecting with gratitude on the community effort that makes this possible.

WHTC & Action House - Thanksgiving Initiative

WHTC is spreading the word about our Thanksgiving fundraising efforts. This year, we’re preparing to serve up to 1,900 families with Thanksgiving groceries at the Food Club & Opportunity Hub.

Holland Farmers Market Hosts Food Drive for Action House

The Holland Farmers Market is once again hosting their “Thanks For Giving” food drive, collecting non-perishable items to support our Thanksgiving grocery service.

Community Action House and EightWest!

We were glad to join their team to talk about our work, how inflation is impacting families in our community, and how groups like United Bank have partnered with us.

The Food Club 1-Year Impact Report

We're celebrating our first year of service at our Food Club & Opportunity Hub! Last October, our community stepped up with us to reimagine our services, finding a better way, together. And what a year it's been! We're so excited to share our Food Club 1 Year Impact Report with you.

Community Action House a finalist for $200,000 in funding through Chick-fil-A’s ‘True Inspiration Awards’

Community Action House is a finalist in Chick-fil-A’s “True Inspiration Awards,” a nationally competitive grant program that distributes $5 million to innovative nonprofit organizations across the country each year.

Lakeshore Food Rescue: Listen in on WHTC

Community Action House team members Chara (Food Access Program Manager) and Aubree (Food Rescue Specialist) joined Gary Steven’s on WHTC’s Talk of the Town last month.

Listen in for an update on Food Club, our Food Rescue efforts, and how you can help power the movement to build a stronger, healthier community.

From the Team: An Update from Program Director Olivia Campbell

Our neighbors know that when they’re struggling, they can turn to our team. We’re there when they need us, ready to walk alongside them to set goals, access resources, and sharpen skills. We respond to individual needs and goals, and work one-on-one to partner with each guest on a way forward, letting them know that they don’t have to face challenges alone.

Annual Postal Food Drive Collects Thousands of Pounds of Food

Last Saturday, area families donated 47,549 pounds of food to support local hunger relief. The annual Postal Food Drive is part of the National Association of Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign, which collects tens of thousands of pounds of food each year to supply local food assistance efforts.

Stamp Out Hunger with the Annual Postal Food Drive!

As a part of the National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, a national campaign each year, the post office will team up with their local community to gather food donations for shelters, food pantries, and other agencies which offer assistance to those in need on Saturday, May 21.

This function serves as the biggest event for organizations like Community Action House, Gateway Mission (formerly Holland Rescue Mission), Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, and Salvation Army to receive much-needed supplies for their food pantries.