Community Development

United in Recovery: Grassroots efforts and rapid relief aid rural Michigan’s hardest-hit regions

Amidst the wreckage, recovery has begun, spearheaded by nearly 50 Red Cross disaster specialists and a massive grassroots initiative to restore power and provide refuge.

Latest in Community Development
Summit focuses on solutions to Allegan County’s housing shortage

The Allegan County Housing Summit will bring leaders together on May 8 to explore solutions, tools, and strategies to address a 6,200-unit housing shortage.

Collaboration helps unhoused residents with disabilities navigate housing crisis

Local agencies, including Disability Network Northern Michigan, collaborate to help unhoused residents with disabilities find housing in Traverse City’s tight market.

New Lakeshore Advantage role targets region’s workforce housing shortage 

Community Development Director Chris Marco will help communities and developers expand workforce housing across Ottawa and Allegan counties.

Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”

Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.

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GVSU leader joins Grand Haven foundation to strengthen operations, community impact

Amirah Vosburgh joins the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation to support growth, streamline operations, and expand community-driven impact across the Lakeshore.

Generation E: Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs

The Generation E program for student entrepreneurs is a collaboration among the city of Monroe, its small businesses, and Monroe Public Schools.

Revolutionary housing collaboration in Holland bridges faith, accessibility, and tribal communities

The Kollen Park Housing Development, created through a collaboration involving a former food pantry, church land, and tribal partnership, is an example of how communities can work together to address housing challenges.

‘Season of possibility’ begins for Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance leader

Kory Plockmeyer is settling into the role, aiming to strengthen collaboration and support for West Michigan nonprofits in the new year.

 Allegan County program helps family restore safe water, sanitation access

When a failing septic system left an Allegan County family without safe water or sanitation, Community Action of Allegan County stepped in, helped secure a quick solution — and now stands ready to assist other families facing similar emergencies.

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