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Feature Story Julie Sizemore, an ECLL instructor, nominated her student Island Hines to receive a quilt from Love Sews Ministry. Healthy Communities

Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 23, 2022
Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes. Economic Development

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.  Diversity

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Sparkle-1 Arts and Culture

Spring Lake Sparkle Festival makes a dazzling return

Brittany MeyersFriday, December 16, 2022
Feature Story The city of Holland hosted an open house to display ideas gathered from public input for an ice rink at its downtown park, Window on the Waterfront. Arts and Culture

Vision for a community ice-skating park inspires second $1M donation

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 16, 2022
Feature Story The Disability Network Lakeshore staff Equity

Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

Kelsey SandersWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story An aerial view shows progress Monday on a Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build on the Vista Green project. Community Development

Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 13, 2022
Feature Story Harbor Humane Society is expanding its ways of helping people keep their pets with them during a crisis by adding a staff position, a community outreach manager. Here, a staff member poses with one of the cats housed at HHS. Equity

How Harbor Humane Society can help pet owners in crisis

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 12, 2022
Feature Story In honor of its centennial, MAM is planning a Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11, led by the congregation’s new pastor, Winfred Burns ll.  Community Development

Maple Avenue Ministries celebrates its centennial

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 10, 2022
Feature Story John Shea (left) and Jay Peters posed for a photo this week after Peters used CPR to save Shea from a "widow maker" heart attack. Peters is active in helping Holland achieve a Heart Safe Community designation. Healthy Communities

Heart Safe: Surviving a heart attack through training and a little bit of luck

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 6, 2022
Feature Story Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Center, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, have been spreading the word on how tenants can recognize when they are victims of discrimination, as well as how to Equity

5 things tenants, landlords should know about housing rights

Kelsey SandersSaturday, December 3, 2022
Feature Story A Common Redpoll. Arts and Culture

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 2022
Feature Story Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland. Kids and Education

Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Veronica Rodriguez and Regina Love are certified community health workers. Healthy Communities

Community Links program connects Allegan County residents to services

Kelsey SandersMonday, November 28, 2022
Feature Story Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner. Community Development

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellSaturday, November 19, 2022
Feature Story For the last decade, employees from Ameriprise have volunteered with Community Action House to help prepare food for Thanksgiving distribution. Community Development

How 2 groups plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for those facing food insecurity

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 18, 2022
Feature Story Mike-Goorhouse Community Development

'Remarkable leader' Mike Goorhouse to step down as CEO of CFHZ

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 18, 2022
Feature Story Bre McCarthy, (left) and Pam Ackley are taking over as Co-Directors of The Lakeshore Arts Festival. Arts and Culture

With a new leadership team, Lakeshore Art Festival prepares for 2023

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva) Community Development

Keeping people with their pets during a crisis: How $144K in grants are being used

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
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