Community Development

The Warm Friend shown in 1968.

The Warm Friend Tavern — 300 years in the making and the man who built it

Former Holland City Manager Terry Hoffmeyer remembers The Warm Friend before it was The Warm Friend.  

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The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo.
DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Disability Network Southwest Michigan's ‘We Are Who We Serve’ campaign highlights staff’s experiences and commitment to empowering persons with disabilities.

The Grand Landing site at the intersection of US 31 and Adams Street in Grand Haven has been in the sights of hotel developers since 2006.
Grand Haven’s Grand Landing could finally land a hotel

At the Grand Landing site at the intersection of US 31 and Adams Street, Elite Hospitality has now proposed a 131-room Hilton hotel complex, including a Hampton Inn and Home 2 Suites.   

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.

The city of Grand Haven has selected CopperRock Construction to redevelop Chinook Pier. The city will retain ownership of the property.
Grand Haven chooses CopperRock to develop Chinook Pier, plans inching forward

Grand Haven's waterfront will receive a facelift with the redevelopment of Chinook Pier, but many of the crowd favorites, such as mini-golf, will remain.

"We live here, we work here and we care about you and your family."
A New Vision for Public Health in Michigan

Michigan has stepped forward with a comprehensive Public Health Call to Action, a set of recommendations crafted by the Michigan Public Health Advisory Council (MPHAC) to guide the state’s journey toward a more equitable and resilient health system. 

Holland Hospital volunteer Mike Keyes was once a patient at the hospital where he received treatment for a brain injury.
From patient to volunteer: Mike Keyes’ story of gratitude and service

Mike Keyes, a dedicated Holland Hospital volunteer, brings hope and connection to patients, inspired by his own recovery journey after a brain injury.

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan.
Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan. The program, funded primarily by a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), will provide affordable home repair relief to low-income households in the city of Allegan.

Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy
Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland.
November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

There’s no reason to stay home this month. From Día de los Muertos celebrations to Thanksgiving gatherings, there are concerts, plays, nature, art, comedy, tree-lightings, and so much more on our November calendar.

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