Building Communities

Feature Story The Holland Human Relations Commission honored  people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards.

Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community


Feature Story Community Action House will use a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to expand staffing and infrastructure for the Food Club & Opportunity Hub and respond to a growing demand for services.

$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland


Feature Story Linda Pynnonen serves food at the Community Kitchen like she has for the past 30 years.
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.
Feature Story Michigan Library Association 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Rob Carpenter is known for his silly storytimes and innovative thinking.

HDL manager is Michigan Public Librarian of the Year


Feature Story Women of Color Give announced the latest recipients of its grants at its fifth-annual “Elevating You Brunch."
Feature Story Sisters Emily and Chelsy Millner drive school bus for Allegan Area Educational Services Agency.

Sisters know the rewards of driving a school bus


Feature Story Executive director Sharon Caldwell-Newton of CSNIP welcomes the media to a tour with Wolverine Building Group.
Feature Story Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event.
Feature Story Renovations to the Allegan County Services Building allow customers to easily enter the building, accomplish their tasks, and get on with their day.
Feature Story The Muskegon County Airport is slated for a major renovation and modernization of the passenger terminal this year.

Muskegon County Airport marks new era of air service


Feature Story A river view of the City of Allegan's downtown. (City of Allegan)

City of Allegan selected for CEDAM fellow


Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized