Community Development

Feature Story Downtown Zeeland shown at dusk.
Feature Story More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteering at six local nonprofits, from Kids Food Basket to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
Feature Story Holland Hospital volunteer Mike Keyes was once a patient at the hospital where he received treatment for a brain injury.
Feature Story An $11.7 million federal grant will help rebuild the Smith's Bayou Bridge in Ferrysburg. The bridge was temporarily deemed unsafe in 2019 before additional weight restrictions allowed the bridge to reopen.
Feature Story The Village of Spring Lake is wrapping up a multi-year infrastructure project with more construction possible in the future.

Spring Lake replacing aging subterranean infrastructure


Feature Story Todd Rockhill advocates for clients facing housing and substance use challenges at Allegan County's OnPoint.
Feature Story Community Action House will use a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to expand staffing and infrastructure for the Food Club & Opportunity Hub and respond to a growing demand for services.

$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland


Feature Story Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Kelly Linton, an ADA specialist and systems advocate working with Wheel the World, takes measurements.
Feature Story Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan.

Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan


Feature Story Linda Pynnonen serves food at the Community Kitchen like she has for the past 30 years.
Feature Story A delighted client receives her Meals on Wheels Western Michigan delivery.
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Feature Story “Light So Bright” is sold at the Holland Visitors Bureau, Carolyn Stich Studio, and Rivers Ace Hardware. Cards are $3 each or $18 for a package of 10.

Holland artist unveils 24th annual holiday card featuring Big Red


Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.
Feature Story “Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective” offers visitors a sparkling walk through history, revealing how jewelry has shaped and reflected society from the Renaissance to the present day.
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Feature Story Michigan Library Association 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Rob Carpenter is known for his silly storytimes and innovative thinking.

HDL manager is Michigan Public Librarian of the Year