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Feature Story John Shea has been donating blood for nearly 50 years. Healthy Communities

Saving lives: Why John Shea has been donating his blood for nearly 50 years

John SheaMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will raise awareness for the Grand Rapids Red Project. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Turn on your heartlight

Kathleen SchenckSunday, February 6, 2022
Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Healthy Communities

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Volunteer opportunities along the Lakeshore don't stop when the snow falls. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Let kindness fight the wintertime blues

Kathleen SchenckMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story From left, Iliana Ponce, Esther Fifelski, and Susan Kragt are among those advocating for Afghan refugees in West Michigan. Equity

Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story Jon Ornee is teaming up with Community Action House for another New Year's Day fundraiser to support the new new Food Club & Opportunity Hub in Holland. Community Development

2022 Challenge gets people moving and doing good

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 9, 2022
Feature Story Mitch and Johally Carlson pose with their children outside their new home. The family has a home of their own this holiday season with the help of Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. Community Development

Home for the holidays: Habitat builder comes home to Habitat house

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. Economic Development

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Trendway employees are giving Christmas gifts to more than 70 foster children this season.

Trendway's tradition of making Christmas special for foster children

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Agewell Services of West Michigan will help the city of Muskegon feed those in need during two drive-thru events. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Donate your time, resources during season of giving

Kathleen SchenckMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Herman Miller hosted its first Day of Purpose and expanded it this year to include all 11,000 employees from Herman Miller, Knoll, and their collective brands, making it the first global MillerKnoll Day of Purpose. Community Development

MillerKnoll employees make a difference on first global ‘Day of Purpose’

Bruce BuursmaThursday, November 18, 2021
Feature Story Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland. Community Development

From gardens to festivals, city's mini-grants make neighborhood living better

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Community Action House is seeking volunteers to help power its newly opened Food Club store in Holland. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Your Guide to Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

Kathleen SchenckMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story In 2019, Cadets #4518 built an agility course for the dog park at Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Kids and Education

Beyond cookies: How Girl Scouts are ‘making the world a better place’

Ava DevanneySaturday, October 30, 2021
Feature Story Vista Green is located at 285 W. 36th St. The joint partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Jubilee Ministries will provide a total of 42 affordable units for home ownership. Community Development

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity raises $1.65M for new neighborhood build

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story Patrick Cisler, executive director of Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance in Holland, joined forces with Zeeland-based Leading By Design to establish LEAD 24/7 for nonprofits. Community Development

Leadership training program launched for nonprofit executives

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins. Arts and Culture

Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Heidi FentonMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story Long-distance boaters Greg and Susan Costa with their donations. Community Development

Boaters stop in Holland for a ‘day of donating’

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story Spectators watch the 2019 Civil War Muster at Van Raalte Farm. (Mary Bale) Arts and Culture

Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent

andrea goodellTuesday, September 14, 2021
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