City of Muskegon giving out grants to ‘empower homeowners’
New improvement grants funded by the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan provide $375,000 for targeted city neighborhoods.
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PHOTOS: National Aviation Day soars at West Michigan Regional Airport
West Michigan Regional Airport celebrates National Aviation Day in partnership with Wings of Mercy.
Muskegon firm adds twist to ‘Giving Tuesday’ with marketing marathon
Muskegon-based Revel will host a 24-hour marketing marathon, donating its services to one lucky Michigan company.
Making an impact in Allegan County: Q&A with Kessie Karg
The Lakeshore talks to Kessie Karg about her new role as community impact officer with ACCF and what she hopes to accomplish in her first year.
Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs
Since 2021, Shape Corp. has partnered with GHACF to award nearly $90,000 in grants to area schools to enhance their STEM and literacy programs.
Momentum Center expansion among the projects with GHACF grants
GHACF is supporting the expansion of the Momentum Center with nearly half of the $385,000 awarded in its second round of Community Impact grants for 2023.
PHOTOS: Gentex Street Performer Series Block Party celebrates community
The annual Gentex Block Party in downtown Holland delivered an evening of food and fun for the community. The occasion wrapped up the Street Performer Series, a popular weekly summertime event.
GHACF invests $1.5M to address rising demand for affordable housing
GHACF is investing $1.5 million in affordable housing as part of a $10 million fund created by Ottawa County in partnership with Housing Next.
Windmill Island Gardens to host dog-friendly ‘Bark in the Park’ celebration
Windmill Island Gardens is marking National Dog Day with its first-ever “Bark in the Park” event on Saturday, Aug. 26.
PHOTOS: Celebrating 33 years of ADA while advocating for a better future
Disability Advocates of Kent County marks the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary with an event that educates and advocates for a better future.
