Diversity and inclusion

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 At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley. Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story Members of Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca, of Holland, Michigan, perform during the International Festival of Holland at the Holland Civic Center. (J.R. Valderas) Arts and Culture

International Festival of Holland celebrates community’s diversity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 27, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month. Community Development

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities. Healthy Communities

Two mental health events focus on socializing, networking, building a stigma-free society

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Gateway Missions’ Steve Rusticus explains his ArtPrize painting. Arts and Culture

Lakeshore leaders part of ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas 2022

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022
Feature Story Greta Trevor Kids and Education

High School student launches bilingual tutoring program

Ava DevanneyTuesday, September 6, 2022
Feature Story A new state program is providing an opportunity to reframe the mindset of parents of young children with disabilities. (Canva) Equity

New training supports children with developmental disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar performed with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in 2021 as part of the symphony's free community concert. It was the impetus behind a new drive to include diverse cultures in next year's community concert. Arts and Culture

HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert

Andrea GoodellThursday, August 18, 2022
Feature Story Lucia Rios at work Equity

5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

Lucia RiosTuesday, August 16, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi-concert Diversity

Judge honors her migrant community at HSO concert

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 16, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar is returning to perform with HSO. (Gentex) Arts and Culture

Free concert featuring HSO and mariachi band returns to Kollen Park

Shandra MartinezThursday, August 11, 2022
Feature Story RCC opened a Veterans Center in 2021. (GRCC/Steve Jessmore) Kids and Education

GRCC named a Gold Level College by Michigan Veterans Affairs

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 9, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Community Development

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.  Equity

United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, July 31, 2022
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