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Shandra Martinez

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

Shandra Martinez's Latest Articles

The Robinson Landing Black Party included a tour of a new home in the Grand Haven neighborhood.
Innovative approach to affordable housing in Michigan proves successful

Robinson Landing, the new neighborhood in Grand Haven, is proving to be a successful approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis across Michigan. 

A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP)
Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

A new partnership between Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) and a Hope College professor’s Spanish class has added new dimensions to creating and serving community.  

Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser. 
Energy 101: How a new program can help residents reduce their energy bills

Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser.

Herrick librarian Lindsay Zrull
Herrick District Library inspires storytelling with 5 events

There’s a lot to do at Herrick District Library in the coming weeks, from discovering your house’s history to telling spooky stories.  

Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program.
GHACF awards $250K in grants to 5 groups

The community grants will be used to support survivors of sexual violence, food accessibility, environmental and business sustainability, and senior mental health. 

A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub.
CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Community Action House is marking one year of service at their new Food Club & Opportunity Hub with a free community celebration.

Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy.
Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

The creation of this day is the result of effort by Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy, who worked with Sen. Sean McCann, D-Kalamazoo, to make it possible.

Muskegon foundation to celebrate heroes at free event

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is partnering with the Muskegon Area District Library for this year’s Annual Gathering “Celebrating Heroes.”

College leaders from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Utah have been selected as finalists to become the next president at Grand Rapids Community College.
3 college leaders are finalists in GRCC presidential search

College leaders from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Utah have been selected as finalists to become the next president at Grand Rapids Community College.

Adalus Low-Manzini
Young cellist joins LAUP and HSO to help students write their stories

When U-M cellist Adalus Low-Manzini comes to Holland this weekend to perform with the Holland Symphony Orchestra at Hope College, she will collaborate on a writing project with LAUP’s Adelante program to inspire students to share their unique stories.   

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