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Feature Story Seniors Helping Seniors Lakeshore's focus is on hiring seniors to help care for their peers who are less active or independent. Entrepreneurship

Holland couple’s experience with aging parents leads to new business

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story West Michigan Water Safety Alliance volunteers recently trained to distribute education about water safety at Holland State Park. Healthy Communities

Lakeshore communities look to education to prevent drownings

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story Operation United is an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans and active military families, with a focus on seniors and those with disabilities in Kent County. Community Development

3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, May 31, 2024
Feature Story Momentum Center founder and Experi-mentor Barbara Lee VanHorssen is among about 50 Community Influencers who will help state officials better understand how social factors affect health. Healthy Communities

How do social factors affect health? Community Influencers to offer clues

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 16, 2023
Feature Story A Benjamin's Hope resident and his mentor play frisbee golf. Community Development

CFHZ grants worth $233K to support housing, healthy food options

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 8, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy of Tyler Herbstreith. Sustainability

Rethinking design with a focus on restoration and regeneration

Leandra NisbetWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Barry State Game Area's biologist Randy Hienze Sustainability

How the White Oak initiative is protecting Michigan forests

Kelsey SandersMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes. Economic Development

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story An aerial view shows progress Monday on a Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build on the Vista Green project. Community Development

Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 13, 2022
Feature Story Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Center, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, have been spreading the word on how tenants can recognize when they are victims of discrimination, as well as how to Equity

5 things tenants, landlords should know about housing rights

Kelsey SandersSaturday, December 3, 2022
Feature Story The Ottawa County Crisis Intervention Team, from left: Amanda Sheffield, Dylan Ousley, Michele Sampson, Austin Engerson, and Frankie Bader. Healthy Communities

Crisis Intervention Team is a bridge to mental health resources in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 9, 2022
Feature Story USMC Sgt. Travis Snyder has walked 2,240 miles and raised more than $15,000 for Mission 22, a nonprofit supporting veterans with mental health challenges. Healthy Communities

Marine makes 900 mile trek for vets facing mental health challenges

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 28, 2022
Feature Story Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition. Healthy Communities

Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 26, 2022
Feature Story The staff of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Community Development

Group supporting local Afghan refugees among 7 awarded CFHZ grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 22, 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 Todd Krygsheld is the executive director of Escape Ministries Equity

4-part series explores causes of poverty and tools for change

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 26, 2021
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