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West Coast’s Community Impact Day expands to unite 3K volunteers across Michigan

Michigan's first statewide Community Impact Day mobilized thousands across 191 sites, showcasing the power of collaboration and local volunteerism.

Firm behind West Michigan landmarks celebrates 80 years with focus on future growth

West Michigan firm EV Construction marks 80th anniversary with expanded projects, people-centered culture, and national growth in health care and commercial sectors.

Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.
Summer career program expands to serve more youth

The West Michigan Works! six-week paid summer program offers teens across seven counties real-world job experience, skills training, and career exploration. Applications are open now through May 5.

During a recent Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce event, Comcast kicked off its latest round of RISE grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.
Comcast RISE to provide 100 grants to GR, Muskegon small businesses

Comcast RISE offers grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.
Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.  

Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF).
Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.

Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.
How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

Community Action House celebrates six years of its Refresh program with First United Methodist Church of Holland and expands access through Herrick District Library.

Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department.
Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The library will celebrate with staff and the public Thursday, Feb. 20, with food, live music, balloon animals, princesses and more.

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded City on a HIll Ministries a two-year $55,000 grant to help deliver comprehensive mental health care for individuals from low-income households.
Community foundation grants support mental health services

CFHZ distributes $145,000 in grants to local nonprofits working to increase the availability of mental health services 

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