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
Robinson Landing, the new neighborhood in Grand Haven, is proving to be a successful approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis across Michigan.
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.
The community grants will be used to support survivors of sexual violence, food accessibility, environmental and business sustainability, and senior mental health.
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.
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is partnering with the Muskegon Area District Library for this year’s Annual Gathering “Celebrating Heroes.”
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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