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Shandra Martinez is the managing editor of The Lakeshore WM. After a distinguished career in daily journalism, she launched her Holland-based business, Shandra Martinez Communications. A longtime resident of the Lakeshore, she now writes and edits on a variety of platforms for clients in Michigan and across the country. She can be reached at mailto:shandra@thelakeshorewm.com

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The map shows the neighborhoods that qualify for the Fair Housing grants.
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.  

Attendees had an opportunity to see a helicopter up close. (Boileau & Co)
PHOTOS: National Aviation Day soars at West Michigan Regional Airport

West Michigan Regional Airport celebrates National Aviation Day in partnership with Wings of Mercy.  

Revel’s 13 team members is gearing up for a a 24-hour marketing marathon. (Revel)
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.   

Kessie Karg
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's Dan Tlachac (left) and Scott Navarre (right) with students Sienna Eacker and Connor Arevalo at Oakridge Middle School. (Shape)
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.

The Momentum Center board of directors.
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. 

The third annual Street Performer Series Block Party drew a big crowd. (Downtown Holland)
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.  

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
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 is marking National Dog Day with its first-ever “Bark in the Park” event on Saturday, Aug. 26. (Holland Area CVB)
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.  

Attendees took part of DAKC's Celebration of ADA took part in a checkpoint activity to learn about the history of the Disability Movement.
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.

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