Volunteerism

Feature Story Dancers of I AM Academy perform during the Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Kollen Park in Holland, Michigan, June 18, 2022. Equity

Juneteenth Freedom Festival ‘beyond anything we imagined’

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, June 20, 2022
Feature Story Mark Powers cuts the blue ribbon to officially open Tanglefoot Park with the support of Village board members. (Brittany Meyers) Community Development

Long-awaited Tanglefoot Park opens with ribbon-cutting

Brittany MeyersWednesday, June 15, 2022
Feature Story Young fans watch on as the next Clippers batter warms up. Arts and Culture

Muskegon Clippers draw community to historic baseball park

Pat ApPaulMonday, June 13, 2022
Feature Story summer-concert-series Arts and Culture

Lakeshore Legacy Project plans free Muskegon summer concert series

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story This year’s Excellence in Service Award winners includes science teacher Roger Glass, secretary Rita Way, and volunteer Randy Poel. Kids and Education

Excellence in Service Awards spotlights those making a difference in Grand Haven schools

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story Blue Star Trail is a nearly 20-mile recreational trail, connecting South Haven to Saugatuck.  Community Development

Foundation grants support placemaking in rural communities

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 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 Left to right: Organizer Peg Van Grouw, Barbara Neevel, Team Leader Linnie Cross, Myra Karachy, Sally John, Sunny Boeve, Chara Bouma-Prediger, Community Action House Food Access Manager. Community Development

Seniors’ sewing project supports healthy eating, nutrition

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 19, 2022
Feature Story Resilience in Holland is looking for a number of volunteers, including light maintenence work. Community Development

Make Waves: Adopt a highway, help kids, support trees

Kathleen SchenckMonday, March 28, 2022
Feature Story Frank Kraai, of Holland, poses along the Window on The Waterfront park in Holland, Michigan where a new ice rink will be built after he donated $1 million toward the effort. Community Development

Retired teacher donates $1M to bring 'pure joy' to Michigan community

Kym ReinstadlerTuesday, March 22, 2022
Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso was among 22 single-kidney climbers who tackled Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month. Healthy Communities

Climbing to new heights after kidney donation

Emily Polet-MonterossoMonday, March 21, 2022
Feature Story Briana Kooiman became a victim advocate for the Holland Department of Public Safety after the victim services unit helped her. Community Development

Victim turned advocate serves alongside those who helped her

Andrea GoodellTuesday, February 22, 2022
Feature Story Jaquelin Romero is the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland 2022 Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

Jaquelin Romero named Holland's Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 21, 2022
Feature Story John Shea has been donating blood for nearly 50 years. Healthy Communities

Saving lives: Why John Shea has been donating his blood for nearly 50 years

John SheaMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will raise awareness for the Grand Rapids Red Project. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Turn on your heartlight

Kathleen SchenckSunday, February 6, 2022
Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Healthy Communities

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Volunteer opportunities along the Lakeshore don't stop when the snow falls. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Let kindness fight the wintertime blues

Kathleen SchenckMonday, January 17, 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 Jon Ornee is teaming up with Community Action House for another New Year's Day fundraiser to support the new new Food Club & Opportunity Hub in Holland. Community Development

2022 Challenge gets people moving and doing good

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 9, 2022
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