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Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. Community Development

Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland residents Jordan and Jill Emmick have signed on for Zeeland's first Good Neighbor Pledge. Community Development

Zeeland challenges residents to be great neighbors

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 09, 2020
Feature Story Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people. Entrepreneurship

Stewardship part of DISHER's mission to make a positive difference

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 01, 2020
Feature Story Nelson Figueroa Diversity

U-M is next stop for Promise Scholar with a passion for the environment

By Nelson FigueroaTuesday, August 25, 2020
Feature Story The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees. Community Development

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

By Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 2020
Feature Story The Morales family rode on the Lakeshore Habitat parade float down Columbia Avenue to their new home at 132 E. 37th St., where an outdoor dedication was held. Healthy Communities

Parade celebrates nonprofit-church partnership in building Habitat home

BY ANDREA GOODELLFriday, July 24, 2020
Feature Story LEDA Executive Director Gloria Lara introduces Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Summit.

LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story Margaret Paxton, Assistant to the Curator of Collections, works at the Community Archives and Research Center. Arts and Culture

14 ways grants are making a difference in the Grand Haven area

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness honored Gene Ekema, who until recently was homeless himself, as its 2020 Volunteer Champion. Healthy Communities

How volunteering helped turn a homeless man’s life around

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 09, 2020
Feature Story A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit. Community Development

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

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 07, 2020
Feature Story The interactive exhibit, located on the corner of Main Avenue and Elm Street, takes the shape of a wall made up of red and white campaign-style buttons. Entrepreneurship

Zeeland exhibit designed to bolster community support

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 23, 2020
Feature Story Volunteers built the 80-foot fence that allowed the Curragh Irish Pub to extend its patio. Healthy Communities

‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 16, 2020
Feature Story Chris Riker is Vice President of Advancement and Donor Services at the GHACF. Healthy Communities

Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief

By Shandra MartinezFriday, June 12, 2020
Feature Story Sue-Franz-photo Healthy Communities

‘Short-lived hobby’ turns into a Rotary Project to provide PPE to fight pandemic

By Sue FranzFriday, June 05, 2020
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Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens

By Baruch de Carvalho Monday, May 18, 2020
Feature Story Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq sews masks.

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

BY ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, May 13, 2020
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Life of giving enriches everyone

By Ed AmayaWednesday, May 06, 2020
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