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Feature Story The Morales family rode on the Lakeshore Habitat parade float down Columbia Avenue to their new home at 132 E. 37th St., where an outdoor dedication was held. Healthy Communities

Parade celebrates nonprofit-church partnership in building Habitat home

ANDREA GOODELLFriday, July 24, 2020
Feature Story A new program is providing $60 million in coronavirus relief funds to prevent homelessness statewide by paying back rent to landlords. Healthy Communities

Renters avoid eviction, landlords get back rent with new state program

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, July 21, 2020
Feature Story Jordan VanHemert performs.

How bebop influenced the civil rights movement

Jordan VanHemertSunday, July 19, 2020
Feature Story DeWys-team-member Healthy Communities

Communication key to helping employees adjust to new COVID-19 normal

Shandra MartinezFriday, July 17, 2020
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Healthy Communities

What businesses need to know about Michigan’s mask mandate

Peter D. RhoadesThursday, July 16, 2020
Feature Story Margaret Paxton, Assistant to the Curator of Collections, works at the Community Archives and Research Center. Arts and Culture

14 ways grants are making a difference in the Grand Haven area

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story Patrick Cisler is executive director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance. Community Development

Why counting young people is critical to success of 2020 census

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, July 14, 2020
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is president of Lakeshore Advantage. Healthy Communities

Grants up to $20,000 available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 13, 2020
Feature Story Liz Hoffswell is a small business expert. Healthy Communities

What small businesses and nonprofits need to know about EIDL funds

Liz HoffswellSaturday, July 11, 2020
Feature Story The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness honored Gene Ekema, who until recently was homeless himself, as its 2020 Volunteer Champion. Healthy Communities

How volunteering helped turn a homeless man’s life around

ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 9, 2020
Feature Story A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit. Community Development

Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 7, 2020
Feature Story Shannon Felgner is the Communications Manager for Ottawa County. Community Development

What’s at stake for Ottawa County with the census

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 24, 2020
Feature Story Kiosha Jeltema is a West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Manager. Economic Development

How West Michigan Works! is using online tools to connect job seekers with employers

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 20, 2020
Feature Story Herman Miller employee sews a mask. Community Development

Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities

By Bruce BuursmaThursday, June 18, 2020
Feature Story Kelly Raterink talks to customers. Economic Development

Pandemic’s effect on meat processing, supply steers customers to locally-sourced food

Bev BerensWednesday, June 17, 2020
Feature Story Attorney Peter D. Rhoades Economic Development

Post-pandemic business world brings many questions

Peter D. RhoadesMonday, June 15, 2020
Feature Story Chris Riker is Vice President of Advancement and Donor Services at the GHACF. Healthy Communities

Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 12, 2020
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