Local Partnerships

February 2023 eNewsletter

We believe that our community’s biggest asset is our people. Everyone deserves a safe home. Everyone deserves good food. Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future. And everyone needs a community that believes in them - their worth, their dignity, their possibility. We’re grateful for the multitude of individuals & partners working alongside us to create a community where this is true for all of our neighbors.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 2022 eNewsletter

Stories, updates, and opportunities to get involved at Community Action House.

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.