Press Release

Local Nonprofit wins $75,000 through Chick-fil-A’s “True Inspiration Awards”

Local agency Community Action House was awarded $75,000 in funding through 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.

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.

WHTC's Talk of the Town: 1 Year of Food Club Service

Listen in to learn more about the 2,300+ families we’ve assisted, and how our community has stepped up to provide welcoming, dignifying service for the neighbors who need it most.

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.

How You Can Help This Holiday Season!

The holiday season is fast approaching, and we’re gearing up for our biggest year of Thanksgiving service, ever. Learn more from Development Manager, Allie Egrin, about how you can help provide food and hope for our neighbors this holiday season.

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.

Changing Lives with Financial Literacy: Q&A with CAH’s Tabitha Wolters

Many of our guests come to us in crisis with urgent, immediate needs that we can help meet - but we’re glad that our service extends beyond emergency relief to build up long term stability and growth.

Community Action House Connects Low-Income Residents to Affordable Internet

At the Community Action House Food Club, local residents find not just healthy, low-cost food, but resources and support to build towards a more stable future. Recently, the Community Action House team saw the opportunity to connect guests with another essential resource - affordable internet.

Action House raises $1,139 for I Am Academy!

Challenged by events of the past several years, in 2021 Community Action House committed to taking active steps to create a more just, inclusive community. As a part of this effort, we began dedicated shopping days at the CAH Resale Store, donating a portion of sales to different organizations on the frontlines of addressing racial equality. 

"Donations of adaptive equipment increase accessibility."

Our partners at Gentex and the Holland After Hours Rotary Club recently gifted us a new wheelchair and motorized shopping cart for guests to use at CAH’s Food Club and Opportunity Hub.

Local churches are invaluable supporters, volunteers, and partners for us and so many other nonprofits in the area.

Local churches are invaluable supporters, volunteers, and partners for us and so many other nonprofits in the area. Their growth + engagement in our community help us sustain and grow our services, and we're grateful for the work they do to invite church members into service for our neighbors.

Holland Community Garden Uses Sustainable Practices

The Holland Community Garden partners with Community Action House to provide fresh, locally grown produce for local families through the Food Club & Opportunity Hub. Run entirely by volunteers, the Community Garden produces 5,000-6,000 pounds of fresh produce each year!