Building Communities

Saugatuck Township Hall redesign aims to spark development of walkable corridor 

Saugatuck Township is transforming its dated offices into an accessible plaza, modeling community-driven development and the vision of a walkable corridor along Blue Star Highway.

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Spring Lake’s shared public DPW model shows power of trust

For a decade, Spring Lake village and township have shared a public works department built on trust, improving efficiency, stretching tax dollars, and delivering better services without raising costs.

Love INC partnership highlights $386K in Community Impact grant awards

Love INC’s recycling partnership is part of $386,500 in Community Impact grants awarded to eight organizations serving regional needs.

Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project rallies community to support local families

Megan Stefl shares her Shore Story about the giving spirit in her Allegan County hometown of Plainwell and urges community support for the growing needs of local families this holiday season.

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Veteran philanthropic leader joins GHACF as VP of grants, programs

Veteran philanthropic leader Amy Moore will oversee GHACF's grantmaking, scholarships, capacity building, and partnerships.

Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA.
Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state. 

Sarah Leach
Veteran journalist leads nonprofit news network in Ottawa County

Veteran journalist Sarah Leach leads Ottawa News Network, a nonprofit news outlet dedicated to local coverage and civic engagement in Ottawa County.

Phyllis Neal found a way to give back in retirement through the AARP and Disability Network West Michigan.
AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference

After retiring from social work, Phyllis Neal sought a meaningful way to give back. An AARP program led her to Disability Network West Michigan, where she found a renewed sense of purpose and full-time employment.

From left: Khristian Silvis, Angie Barksdale, Amy Gibson, Jacob Maas, Shelondrea Johnson, Chad Patton, Megan Bryne, Cara Achterhof, and Kathryn Pina.
‘Resilience is key’: Hackley Community Care team honored for workforce Impact

Muskegon resident Shelondrea Johnson and Hackley Community Care are honored for their resilience and dedication to workforce empowerment through innovative support programs.  

The Holland Human Relations Commission honored  people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards.
Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community

Holland Human Relations Commission’s 2024 Social Justice Awards ceremony packed City Hall on Jan 15 to honor people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community.

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