The South Haven Community Foundation would like to thank our very generous donors for their 2016 contributions. Together, we are enriching the lives of South Haven residents. Adams, John & Denise American twisting Company Barnes, Andy & Patricia Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Theta Black River Tavern Blessings in a Basket Board Bradley, Bill & Barbara Read More
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South Haven Community Foundation Seeking Local Organizations for Grant Submission, Deadline Quickly Approaching
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. March 17, 2017– The South Haven Community Foundation (SHCF) is seeking proposals from local organizations dedicated to education, visual and/or performing arts, recreation, information and community health for its spring grant session. The local charity is requesting proposals be submitted by April 15, 2017 and may distribute a total of $20,000 to Read More
Not your typical rock climbing wall
Students hone athletic and academic skills using school’s new climbing wall By KIM INGALLS For the Tribune Returning from Christmas break, Maple Grove Elementary students found something new in their gym – an eight-foot climbing wall. Installed by the school’s maintenance department while the kids were off of school, the wall has become quite a Read More
City of SH “Riverfront Concert Series” 2016 Grant Recipient
During the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring grant sessions, the SHCF’s Grant Committee considered a record number of applications. Nearly $30,000 was awarded to area non-profits, with a focus on the areas of education, visual arts, performing arts, recreation, information and community health. The Committee conducted personal interviews with several applicants to gain increased understanding Read More
A Message from our President, Tom Powell…
Greetings once again from your Community Foundation. What a year it has been in South Haven, MI. Hot and busy, the streets and businesses seem to be always teeming with visitors. It’s amazing how many states are represented. Now fall days remind us again, that on the coast of Lake Michigan, we enjoy a priceless Read More
YDC/PAL
This summer, the South Haven Community Foundation granted the Youth Development Company/PAL $2,000 to provide scholarships to families attending the Summer Fun in the Park program. This program runs for six weeks each summer from 12pm to 6pm Monday through Friday. Children receive lunch, afternoon snack and dinner each day. It is heavily focused on Read More
Mysteries Beneath the Waves, Michigan Maritime Museum
The grant awarded to the Michigan Maritime Museum from the South Haven Community Foundation, has enhanced the experience & interpretation of our newest exhibition, Mysteries Beneath the Waves and companion exhibition, Fatal Crossing. The audio & visual affects truly offer the visitor a lifelike experience within our campus, and the comments from the public as Read More
Hospice at Home
By providing a monthly peer grief support group in the schools of South Haven, students are able to access unconditional grief support right in their own school environment. Being with peers who have also experienced a death in their lives offers a common foundation of understanding, on which to build trust and acceptance. “I get Read More
