Community Development

Longform Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers. Healthy Communities

Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 15, 2025
Feature Story Velo Kids is using a $10,000 grant to expand its Bike Club into community groups, giving more kids a chance to ride and grow confidence. Community Development

Grants fuel local efforts in youth leadership, housing, and inclusion

The LakeshoreWednesday, July 9, 2025
Feature Story The Healthy Housing Workgroup, part of CHIP, tackles basic home repairs such as plumbing, blight removal, insulation, and energy efficiency. Community Development

Allegan County organizations unite to make homes safer and healthier

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 2, 2025
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, lead consultant for Housing Next, leads a panel discussion. Community Development

Report: Ottawa County housing progress continues, but gaps remain for many

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. Equity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville. Sustainability

EPA grant helps Ottawa County turn contaminated sites into community assets

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (HCWM) has acquired the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative. Arts and Culture

Hispanic Center expands Lakeshore reach through Tri-Cities Puentes acquisition

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story Small-Carl-Ferguson Equity

From stroke survivor to advocate: Muskegon man finds purpose after life-altering health crisis

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story SMALL-CAH-Gentex Community Development

Gentex powers community impact through nonprofit partnerships

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 19, 2025
Feature Story Small-volunteers Community Development

Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

Shandra MartinezSaturday, May 3, 2025
Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll Economic Development

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story Allegan County Prosecutor Mike Villar. Community Development

Allegan Prosecutor’s Office goes fully digital, saves resources

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade. Arts and Culture

Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
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Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
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