Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund.
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LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.
Community rallies behind ‘beloved’ music venue owners
Donations have come from near and far to keep Seven Steps Up afloat until the listening room can reopen. One musician even wrote “The Song Will Rise” about what makes Michelle and Gary Hanks' historic venue so special.
Foundation’s $1.5 million investment targets creation of workforce housing
The 32-home development is being eyed for Grand Haven, with the goal of providing entry-level homeownership opportunities for people who often struggle to afford market-rate homes.
Community foundation creates stabilization fund as next step in crisis response
The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has created the Community Stabilization Fund to prioritize investment on financial stability, health, and education to prevent people from slipping into poverty.
Leaders say Downtown Holland merchants ready, eager to reopen
Hospital and business leaders discuss how downtown merchants can begin partially reopening this week during a webinar hosted by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Advantage.
Q&A: What businesses need to know ahead of reopening
Kristina Wieghmink, Ottawa County Department of Public Health information officer, answers questions about what businesses need to know to reopen under the “MI Safe Start Plan."
Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund
A newly created relief fund will offer grants of up to $10,000 to businesses in downtown Holland and Zeeland struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis. The deadline to apply is May 18.
Survey lets Ottawa County residents help guide future of park system
Ottawa County residents have until May 15 to take a survey that will be used to create a 5-year plan for the parks system.
#ShareTheStimulus campaign offers ways to ‘invest in our community’
Ottawa County nonprofit and government leaders are encouraging people who don't need their COVID-19 relief checks to use the extra money to help those who are struggling.
