GHACF supports 13 organizations with nearly 600K in grants
One focus of the grants was to shore up organizations that support disability equality, including Kenzie’s Be Café, the Disability Network of the Lakeshore (DNL), and Eat Well Do Good.
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Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired
Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired can now apply to receive an audible currency reader at no cost through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library.
Safe Harbor expansion designed to improve service
Donations to the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center’s new facility will be matched by a grant from the Allegan County Community Foundation. The goal is to raise $2.3 million.
Muskegon filmmaker’s movie about families and mental health to be shown
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning film “Coming Up for Air” at the Holland Momentum Center on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 5:30 p.m. A town hall discussion with local mental health experts and the filmmaker will follow.
Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute
GRCC instructor teams up with Holland quilt-making ministry to help an inspiring student have a warmer, safer commute.
Major wastewater infrastructure project to move forward in 2023
Thanks to $60 million in state funding, a project that will connect Coopersville Wastewater Treatment Plant in northern Ottawa County to the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center has been given the green light.
Longtime engineering firm eyes growth with merger
Holland Engineering Inc. will expand with the merger of Grand Rapids-based OMM Engineering. The merger will become final at the start of the new year.
Signing Santa brings inclusive holiday cheer to kids with hearing loss
For more than a decade, DHHS has hosted Signing Santa for children who are deaf and hard of hearing so they can more fully experience the holiday tradition.
Vision for a community ice-skating park inspires second $1M donation
The Jim Jurries family is donating $1 million toward a planned ice-skating park in Holland, inspired by a $1.16 million gift and the vision of retired teacher Frank Kraai.
Report reveals ‘remarkable’ growth among many employers in Lakeshore region
Lakeshore Advantage analysis of 120 company interviews dives into growth areas, barriers, and opportunities. The majority of the primary employers plan to expand in the next three years.
