Community Development

Feature Story Paws With A Cause embarks on a new chapter with a $9.5 million renovation of its Wayland headquarters to expand custom-trained assistance dog services.

Paws With A Cause’s $9.5M facility renovation to expand services


Feature Story The Muskegon County Airport is slated for a major renovation and modernization of the passenger terminal this year.

Muskegon County Airport marks new era of air service


Feature Story Rachel Gorman, chief operating officer of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Cindy Larsen as president.

Rachel Gorman steps up into new role with Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber


Feature Story A river view of the City of Allegan's downtown. (City of Allegan)

City of Allegan selected for CEDAM fellow


Feature Story Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) cut the ribbon at its new location last month.
Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized


Feature Story A $200,000 grant for the expansion of the Rosy Mound Natural Area is among six grants the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded.

Foundation grants supports Rosy Mound expansion


Feature Story Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) training for staff at Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park. Pictured from left to right: Jeff VanDyke and Brad Hastings.

Accessibility champion recognized for impact in Muskegon community


Feature Story  Dr. Annie Bishop, of Rise Wellness Chiropractic, is pictured with Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas.
Feature Story READ Ottawa Executive Director Ally Velderman

READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director


Feature Story Hadley Streng, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation president.
Feature Story Sweet Temptations workers make sweet treats every day.

40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk


Feature Story Last year, the Fresh Fridges program distributed over 37,451 pounds of wholesome food to these partners.
Feature Story Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez were the only students from the Grand Rapids area selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship.
Feature Story Volunteers lend a hand at LHFH’s Critical Home Repair Program.

Critical Home Repair program expands to Allegan County