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Former resident’s gift helps transform Spring Lake Library community spaces
Fred Harring’s donation funds expanded programming, outdoor gathering areas, and accessibility improvements at Spring Lake District Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former resident’s gift helps transform Spring Lake Library community spaces
Fred Harring’s donation funds expanded programming, outdoor gathering areas, and accessibility improvements at Spring Lake District Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
