Spring Lake Sparkle brings holiday cheer and help to families
Spring Lake Sparkle aims to raise $10,000 with The Salvation Army to help local families buy food and holiday gifts.
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3 nonprofits building a home for people experiencing homelessness
Three organizations are building a Holland home to provide at least four people experiencing homelessness with stable housing and support.
Holland author unleashes “The Beast of Misery” for Halloween readers
Holland author Myron Kukla follows “Murder at Tulip Time” with “The Beast of Misery,” a new thriller arriving for Halloween.
Books For Friends brings books, community activities to mall
Fruitport’s Books For Friends offers affordable books and activities at The Lakes Mall, bringing neighbors together while supporting the library.
Holland community helps Diamante Balcazar turn Harvard dream into reality
Family, teachers, mentors, and civic involvement helped Holland High graduate Diamante Balcazar go to Harvard and become his family's first college graduate.
Holland to Holland tour connects residents with Dutch heritage
Holland to Holland tour takes West Michigan residents to the Netherlands to explore local history, cultural ties, and community traditions.
Tailored internship prepares student who is blind for social work
Disability Network West Michigan shapes internships to students’ needs, helping Miracle McCloud gain skills and confidence for a social work career.
Hope College, city of Holland collaborate on award-winning public tree database
Students and interns played a key role in mapping 15,000 trees across Holland and the Hope campus, expanding biodiversity, sustainability education, and canopy access.
Adaptive recreation opens West Michigan adventures to people with disabilities
West Michigan recreation groups are removing barriers through adaptive equipment, creative problem-solving, and partnerships that give people more ways to participate.
Allegan Area ESA educators honored for supporting student success
Three Allegan Area ESA award winners help students and families thrive through early intervention, school safety, and work-based learning opportunities.
