Social Justice

Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story Liv Butler is one of the mural artists for the Spring Lake Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design project. Arts and Culture

Spring Lake murals celebrate creativity while hindering crime

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Pulitzer Prize-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones and Emmy winner John Leguizamo among the 2021-2022 GRCC Diversity Lecture Series and Latino Heritage Month speakers. Arts and Culture

Pulitzer Prize and Emmy winners headlining GRCC speakers series

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Agewell Services of West Michigan will help the city of Muskegon feed those in need during two drive-thru events. Healthy Communities

Coming together to feed Muskegon with two drive-thru food distribution events

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 28, 2021
Feature Story Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021. Kids and Education

Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 15, 2021
Feature Story West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month. Kids and Education

Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 18, 2021
Feature Story A stand member looks out across the neighborhood from the Porch of The Lemonade Stand of Muskegon. Healthy Communities

Muskegon’s Lemonade Stand offers an oasis for those struggling with mental illness

Pat ApPaulWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Nayeli Mora Kids and Education

How Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year overcame bullying and embraced her culture

Nayeli MoraMonday, April 12, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County peer support specialist Kelly Chapman with the county customer service award she received for helping a client to vote for the first time.

County employee awarded for helping first time voter

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 20, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story Residents of the Ottawa County Juvenile Dentention Center collected more than 1,500 individual items and from them created 125 care package bags for those experiencing homelessness. Kids and Education

Juvenile detention residents helping homeless, others in need

andrea goodellThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Diversity

Ottawa County DEI office details first year on the job

andrea goodellTuesday, February 16, 2021
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