Healthy Communities

Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Innovation News BruceMichael Kids and Education

BruceMichael Wilson aims to shift the narrative for Black farmers

By Estelle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News EditorWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Equity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

By Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

By Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Julie Cadman and her three children will finally move into their Habitat home soon. Community Development

Bank teams with Habitat to beat COVID delays on Hamilton home

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story Once the Grand River Greenway is complete, the public can explore this 30-mile pathway and the many spectacular parks along the way — by foot, bike, or kayak. 

Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 11, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland residents Jordan and Jill Emmick have signed on for Zeeland's first Good Neighbor Pledge. Community Development

Zeeland challenges residents to be great neighbors

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 09, 2020
Feature Story Downtown Holland launched its outdoor expansion program in June, allowing shops and restaurants to expand their operations onto the sidewalks and parking spaces.  Healthy Communities

Downtown Holland extends popular outdoor expansion program

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 08, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. Economic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

By Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake DDA Director Angela Stanford-Butler, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director Jeremy Swiftney and Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp wear their "love of community" masks. Community Development

Communities reframe mask debate into message of unity

By Shandra MartinezFriday, August 14, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator. Economic Development

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Pyramid Scheme Healthy Communities

#SaveOurStages campaign demands federal help for independent music venues

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story The 'Epic Swim' team practices a night swim on Lake Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Nick Hobson, Todd Suttor, Matt Smith, Jon Ornée and Jeremy Sall. (Missing from the photo is team member Dave Ornée.) Sustainability

6 friends prepare for 60-mile ‘Epic Swim' across Lake Michigan

By Baruch de CarvalhoSunday, August 09, 2020
Feature Story rules-and-regulations Economic Development

New bankruptcy law could be lifeline for small businesses

By Peter D. RhoadesSaturday, August 08, 2020
Feature Story Chris Riker is Vice President of Advancement and Donor Services at the GHACF. Healthy Communities

Community’s generosity takes COVID-19 response fund beyond goal

By Shandra MartinezFriday, August 07, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Boyd and Jeremy Miller outside the Grand Haven Armory. Community Development

Aldea Coffee is building community, one cup at a time

By Bruce BuursmaWednesday, August 05, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Boatright is the Zeeland BPW general manager. Community Development

Zeeland BPW aims to boost local economy with extra round of Power Dollars

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 04, 2020
Feature Story Spring Grove park is wheelchair accessible.

What to do in August? 8 ways to explore your Lakeshore backyard

By Sally LaukitisFriday, July 31, 2020
Feature Story Violet and Quinn Tunison were excited to back at the Howard Miller Public Library in Zeeland. Healthy Communities

Libraries’ reopening brings people back to ‘community living room’

By Heidi TunisonThursday, July 30, 2020
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