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Andrea Goodell

Andrea Goodell

Community has always been central to the work of 20-plus-year veteran print journalist Andrea Goodell. She has made Holland her home for the past 20 years. Andrea is assistant editor of The Lakeshore.

Andrea Goodell's Latest Articles

Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers.
Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

Holland Helpers connects those who need help with those who can offer it. The Facebook group, which is working toward official nonprofit status, is a stopgap measure for those who are waiting for assistance or who don't qualify.

Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
How to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine

Find out where to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in West Michigan and how to receive updates about the vaccine's availability. 

Zeeland's Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for downtown businesses
Downtown Zeeland looks for hope at the corner of Strength and Main

Zeeland's new Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for their downtown storefronts and restaurants. Those who participate in the 10-day social media portion have a chance to win prizes.

Karissa Moelker, 10, a fifth grade student at Allendale Christian School writes a letter of kindness to a community leader.
A simple act of kindness: Allendale fifth graders spreading kindness, encouragement

Fifth grade students from Allendale Christian School are writing community leaders, encouraging them in their jobs and encouraging them to Choose Kind.

Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland.
Two-part relationship workshop starts Thursday

A two-part workshop from the Mental Illness Task Force and the (Anti) Racism Task Force hopes to help retain relationships during conflict. The first workshop is Thursday, Jan. 28.

Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others.
Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

The Be Event works as a kind of “911 charity,” filling in the cracks where other nonprofits can't reach. It raises money each year with a women's luncheon.

Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry.
Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

A 10,000 pound dog food donation from Land O'Lakes will help Lakeshore area pets served through Harbor Humane Society.

Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care.
Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

Michigan Fosters is continuing its work to support families on both sides of the foster care equation with a home where families can be families.

Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health department staff, volunteers get vaccinated in preparation for vaccinating others

The first round of COVID-19 vaccines begin this week. County health department staff prepared ahead of time by getting their own first-dose of the shots.

Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan.
Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

Owners Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover are moving their three-year-old microbrewery, Tantrick Brewing Co., into downtown Allegan. They are renovating the former Long Branch Saloon into a taproom and restaurant.

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