Building Bridges

Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan. Community Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public. Community Development

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

The LakeshoreTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving. Arts and Culture

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded City on a HIll Ministries a two-year $55,000 grant to help deliver comprehensive mental health care for individuals from low-income households. Community Development

Community foundation grants support mental health services

The LakeshoreMonday, February 10, 2025
Feature Story The Henderson family pose with gifts before they are wrapped for the Community Action of Allegan Holiday Giving program. Community Development

Paying it forward: A former recipient gives back to support Allegan families

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 9, 2025
Feature Story Zeeland Citizen's Academy participants learned about how numerous city departments operate and received hands-on experiences. Community Development

Zeeland launches second annual Citizen's Academy

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF). Economic Development

How a new partnership is focused on driving generational wealth in West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 27, 2025
Feature Story Charles Elwood (right) and Undersecretary Marisa Lago at the Presidential Palace at Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara. Economic Development

Holland AI entrepreneur joins U.S. trade mission to Asia

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 22, 2025
Feature Story The Holland Human Relations Commission honored people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards. Community Development

Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 18, 2025
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. Community Development

$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland

The Lakeshore Monday, December 2, 2024
Feature Story Linda Pynnonen serves food at the Community Kitchen like she has for the past 30 years. Community Development

Decades of dedication: Couple honored with Governor’s Service Award

Shandra MartinezSunday, November 17, 2024
Feature Story Women of Color Give announced the latest recipients of its grants at its fifth-annual “Elevating You Brunch." Community Development

‘Powerful collective of impact’: WOC Give to award $50k to 3 organizations

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 28, 2024
Feature Story Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event. Community Development

Ottawa County Clerk expands public outreach to build voter trust ahead of election

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 14, 2024
Feature Story Dumping stereotypes about “trailer trash,” dropping the current health care payment system on its ear, and embracing social media as a means of saving young lives were some of the ideas shared on Oct. 8 at the seventh TEDxMacatawa. Arts and Culture

TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world

Kym ReinstadlerSaturday, October 12, 2024
Feature Story Pumpkin painting will be one of the many free activities available at the Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope this weekend. Arts and Culture

Benjamin's Hope free Harvest Festival offers fun for people of all abilities

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week. Arts and Culture

Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 17, 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
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