Refugee

Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, one of the attorneys who callers would speak with when they call. She is also LIA’s founder, managing attorney, and advocacy director.

Community Development

New programs enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan

The LakeshoreMonday, July 15, 2024

Reza Nematy's work with the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan qualified him and his immediate family to come to the United States as refugees.

Community Development

Afghan refugee, Haworth employee among honorees at Literacy Center of West Michigan's Spellebration

Andrea GoodellWednesday, March 22, 2023

Carolyn Stich and Joel Schoon-Tanis are using their artwork of sunflowers to support Ukraine.

Arts and Culture

Artists use their work to support Ukrainian resistance

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 15, 2022

Eva S. Alexander is the new executive director of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.

Equity

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 30, 2020

A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit.

Community Development

Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 7, 2020

Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq sews masks.

‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program

ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, May 13, 2020

Basil at hotel

Entrepreneurship

Immigrant entrepreneur makes a big difference in Spring Lake

Shandra Martinez Thursday, March 5, 2020

Across Our Network

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette
Source: Upword - UP
Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates Pride Month with events across the region
Source: Midland
Teen beekeeper builds buzz with sustainable honey
Source: Rapid Growth
“A lifeline for families,” PreK for All expands access and raises expectations
Source: Second Wave Michigan
Ann Arbor's Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion
Source: Concentrate
Four Suns Farm opens for its first full summer season in Mt. Pleasant
Source: Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance 2025 celebrates British roadsters
Source: Soapbox
New high school dental program quickly fills workforce gaps
Source: Input Fort Wayne
June arts: Tampa Fringe returns, Stageworks season finale, Studios @ 5663, more
Source: 83Degrees

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