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Feature Story Duane and Dave Bulkowski pre-COVID-19 Healthy Communities

How a local organization advocates, seeks to create change and more inclusive spaces

Leandra NisbetWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story Chef Jenna 1 Community Development

Chef Jenna navigates COVID-recovery with creativity, PPP, and community-centered food hugs

Tommy AllenMonday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story Refresh is a collaboration between Community Action House and the First United Methodist Church of Holland and offers a hot shower, meal, and zero judgement. Community Development

Refresh celebrates two years with expansion

andrea goodellFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story Voting for Dancing with the Local Stars runs through March 10. Community Development

How Dancing with the Local Stars helps me give back to my community

Christina FecherMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story The #OttawaVotes project received a 2020 Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity and Technology. Community Development

Ottawa County voter information campaign earns national recognition

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story Good Sam helps hundreds of families each year become thriving members of our community. Community Development

Community foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub. Sustainability

Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Bill McKendry, founder and board president of Do More Good Community Development

Do More Good joins forces with Nonprofit Hub

andrea goodellTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios. Healthy Communities

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Kristie BurnsTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers. Community Development

Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

andrea goodellMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Scott Patchin Community Development

Lakeshore leaders profiled in new book about honesty and truth

Luke FerrisMonday, February 8, 2021
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