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Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs
Since 2021, Shape Corp. has partnered with GHACF to award nearly $90,000 in grants to area schools to enhance their STEM and literacy programs.
Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps
If you are interested in learning Spanish, orientation for the Reciprocal Language Partnership classes at Eagle's Wings Church will be on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.
GHACF invests $1.5M to address rising demand for affordable housing
GHACF is investing $1.5 million in affordable housing as part of a $10 million fund created by Ottawa County in partnership with Housing Next.
Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection
A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
Fabric Building Covers bringing first U.S. operations, 21 new jobs to Hudsonville
Fabric Building Covers chooses West Michigan over competing sites in the Midwest and Canada, underscoring the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.
Music Unites Us concert to feature diverse musicians and Holland Symphony Orchestra
The Music Unites Us concert will bring together local musical talent and the Holland Symphony Orchestra in a groundbreaking celebration of diversity at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Holland’s Kollen Park. The concert is free.
Lakeshore Food Rescue launches use of nationally recognized Food Rescue Hero app
Restaurants, grocery stores, farm markets, government agencies, and more can donate food easily online through the Food Rescue Hero app.
CFHZ grants worth $233K to support housing, healthy food options
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has given out more than $200K in grants to support local projects addressing affordable housing, helping individuals with disabilities, and healthy food options.
Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs
Since 2021, Shape Corp. has partnered with GHACF to award nearly $90,000 in grants to area schools to enhance their STEM and literacy programs.
Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps
If you are interested in learning Spanish, orientation for the Reciprocal Language Partnership classes at Eagle's Wings Church will be on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.
GHACF invests $1.5M to address rising demand for affordable housing
GHACF is investing $1.5 million in affordable housing as part of a $10 million fund created by Ottawa County in partnership with Housing Next.
Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection
A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
Fabric Building Covers bringing first U.S. operations, 21 new jobs to Hudsonville
Fabric Building Covers chooses West Michigan over competing sites in the Midwest and Canada, underscoring the state’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.
Music Unites Us concert to feature diverse musicians and Holland Symphony Orchestra
The Music Unites Us concert will bring together local musical talent and the Holland Symphony Orchestra in a groundbreaking celebration of diversity at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Holland’s Kollen Park. The concert is free.
Lakeshore Food Rescue launches use of nationally recognized Food Rescue Hero app
Restaurants, grocery stores, farm markets, government agencies, and more can donate food easily online through the Food Rescue Hero app.
CFHZ grants worth $233K to support housing, healthy food options
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has given out more than $200K in grants to support local projects addressing affordable housing, helping individuals with disabilities, and healthy food options.
