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.

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.

September 2022 eNewsletter: Help us win $200,000 to fight hunger in our community!

Alongside budget counseling, credit building, and foreclosure prevention, our Financial Wellness team offers Homebuyer Classes for neighbors interested in purchasing a home.

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.

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.

July 2022 eNewsletter: "It was a powerful experience."

For our guests, it’s more meaningful than ever that Food Club is stocked with fresh, healthy food - items that would be otherwise out-of-reach as the cost of essentials continues to rise.