Youth

Feature Story Dulce Salazar (right) organized donations for care packages and her peers to deliver them to the Michigan State University campus recently. Kids and Education

Holland teen organizes care packages for MSU students with help from Boys and Girls Club, peers

Andrea GoodellWednesday, May 17, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story LAUP moved its headquarters and Lift Zone from a shared space to 430 W. 17th St. Kids and Education

LAUP reopens ‘Lift Zone’ to bridge the digital divide

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 9, 2023
Feature Story Caroline Henry is the chair of the GHACF's Youth Advisory Council. (Shandra Martinez) Community Development

Community conversation gives youth wider perspective

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 8, 2023
Feature Story The Secchia Institute is partnering with Ottawa Area Intermediate School District’s Careerline Tech Center. (GRCC) Kids and Education

GRCC students among finalists in competition to send a meal to space station

Shandra MartinezSaturday, March 25, 2023
Feature Story Allegan County youth particpate in a grant selection process. (ACCF) Community Development

Allegan County youth award $64K in grants

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 19, 2023
Feature Story Aviation Camp at Muskegon County Airport aims to help make school relevant for kids, giving middle school students an opportunity to learn about various aviation career paths. Kids and Education

Aviation Camp inspires curiosity, helps Muskegon County students soar

Kelsey SandersMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story A new partnership will make it easier for Plainwell students to apply for scholarships.  Kids and Education

New partnership will help Plainwell students with scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 13, 2023
Feature Story A performance from the 2022 West Michigan Student Showcase. (Michelle Nickless Greer) Arts and Culture

West Michigan Student Showcase returns for 42nd year

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 29, 2023
Feature Story Taylor Twork, a GVSU student, is a recipient of the Thomas and Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship. Kids and Education

How to apply for nearly $900K in scholarships with one application

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Feature Story Ava Devanney with her exchange student, Montse Muralles at Windmill Island in Holland. Kids and Education

What caught my exchange student by surprise? snow

Ava DevanneyFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Herrick District Library will host a series of holiday-themed events this December. From family films to fierce gingerbread competitions, events are available for every age. Arts and Culture

5 free things to do at the library in December

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 10, 2022
Feature Story Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland. Kids and Education

Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP) Kids and Education

Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 25, 2022
Feature Story Greta Trevor Kids and Education

High School student launches bilingual tutoring program

Ava DevanneyTuesday, September 6, 2022
Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around. Community Development

Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Shanika P. CarterSunday, August 21, 2022
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