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Feature Story Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner. Community Development

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellSaturday, November 19, 2022
Feature Story For the last decade, employees from Ameriprise have volunteered with Community Action House to help prepare food for Thanksgiving distribution. Community Development

How 2 groups plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for those facing food insecurity

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 18, 2022
Feature Story Members of the DNSWM's I&R team Healthy Communities

Why information and referrals are key to supporting the disability community

Shandra MartinezThursday, November 17, 2022
Feature Story The HCAC is offering swimming lesson scholarships. Kids and Education

HAC Foundation launches campaign to increase access to swim programs

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva) Community Development

Keeping people with their pets during a crisis: How $144K in grants are being used

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story Sandy Parker Healthy Communities

Spring Lake health educator’s wellness events raise funds for community causes

Brittany MeyersWednesday, November 9, 2022
Feature Story Every year, Gentex holds a Veterans Day cememony to honor military veterans in the company. (Gentex) Diversity

Gentex V.E.T.S provides support to veterans year-around

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 8, 2022
Feature Story Coach Lee Montgomery was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Healthy Communities

Lee Montgomery brings inclusive coaching style to adaptive sports

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story Mona Shores High School Choir Presents America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree. (Derek Wong) Arts and Culture

Things to do in November: Trot for a cause, and enjoy holiday parades and activities

Sally LaukitisMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy. Equity

Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub. Healthy Communities

CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley. Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story Lisa Stefanovsky, Ottawa County Public Health community health supervisor Community Development

Retiring health department leader considered ‘one of the best’

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month. Community Development

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story Hailey Cone (GRCC/Hailey Cone) Arts and Culture

GRCC student gaining following for her musical perspective

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 23, 2022
Feature Story A student receives a COVID-19 vaccination at GRCC. Healthy Communities

New vaccine rolls out: Where can you find yours?

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 20, 2022
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