Robyn Afrik, Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, discusses the upcoming Diversity Forum on Oct. 20 and how to participate. The virtual event will focus on the role of government in advancing equity and addressing health inequities amid COVID-19.
Amanda Chocko has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the International Business Innovation Association. The Lakeshore Advantage Director of Entrepreneurship said the appointment gives her a bird’s-eye view of incubators’ and entrepreneurship managers’ best practices.
Just Goods Gifts recently moved into the Grand Trunk railroad depot, which has been transformed into a retail center. Sales benefit the fair trade and social cause gift shop and the Momentum Center, its former home.
Black residents have borne a disproportionate share of Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths, but in recent weeks those disheartening numbers have begun to turn around.
The Community Foundation of the Greater Holland/Zeeland Area has raised $1 million in a fund to invest in meeting needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants totaling $520,000 have been awarded to local agencies that serve vulnerable populations.
The diverse philanthropy collective kicks off its first give with nominations of organizations that serve BIPOC communities, followed by a detailed application process and a pitch session with WOC Give members.
The Momentum Center has brought together 20 other organizations to form the (Anti) Racism Task Force and will conduct monthly Town Hall Meetings on Race and Racism.
COVID-19 shut down construction across the state, including Julie Cadman's Habitat home. A new grant has re-energized the project and Cadman and her family hope to move in soon.
Rebekah Bakker was recently named the Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. She credits the group for unique experiential learning opportunities.
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is coming alongside the county parks system to advance the Grand River Greenway. The project would connect communities and protect thousands of acres of natural lands.
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