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Feature Story Photo courtesy of David Allen Sustainability

Modular housing provides affordable homes to help address the housing shortage

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 16, 2023
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 The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 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 You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences. Diversity

Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Kelsey SandersMonday, October 3, 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
Feature Story Panelists for the Oct. 25 session are Gordon Wiersma, Robert (Rik) L. Stevenson, and Victoria Proctor Gibbs Diversity

Town hall series will explore religion and racism

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 18, 2021
Feature Story Cheri Honderd is the founder and executive director of Hand2Hand. Community Development

CFHZ grants to boost services for seniors, patients and youth

By Shandra MartinezMonday, July 19, 2021
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