Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.
Muskegon Heights is poised for success with available vacant land and buildings ready for development, say officials.
Jaqulin Barajas is the second Boys and Girls Club of Holland Youth of the Year to take home the state award in as many years. Last year, Isabel Shepard rose to compete at the national level. Barajas is a mentor to many both at the Club and in schools and the community.
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.
Zeeland is encouraging customers to make continuing to support their favorite downtown businesses during construction "The Main Thing" with an awareness campaign that highlights how to navigate construction and why it's important.
A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.
I AM Academy co-founder and West Ottawa High School Vice Principal Lindsay Cherry was one of 112 "Remarkable Women" finalists. The Holland resident was flown to Los Angeles for a two-day celebration and awards ceremony.
Herrick District Library's seed and plant swap is this Saturday, April 20, at the North Branch. Anyone can come and take free plants and seeds, but bringing some to swap will gain them extra selections.
Breanna Lentz would have been a 2024 Plainwell High School senior. Diagnosed with juvenile Huntington's disease, Breanna died before that could happen. Her sister created a foundation in honor of Breanna and a scholarship to help others struggling to overcome adversity.
In her book, The Historic Cottages of Highland Park, Karen Lowe explores the history of this unique enclave along the shores of Lake Michigan. The interesting history of Highland Park starts at the very beginning with an oak tree that was incorporated into a home instead of being sacrificed to its building.
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