Equity

The Ottawa County 58th District Court in Grand Haven (Ottawa County)

Expungement clinic coming to Grand Haven

A new state law has made hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Michiganders eligible to have their criminal convictions wiped clean. Many might not know they are eligible, but through an expungement clinic later this month, they can find out and start the process. 

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Panelist Dale Zahn, Lyn Raymond and Anthony Lambers. (Courtesy)
Momentum Center town hall to explore racism and housing

The Momentum Center is hosting a virtual town hall on April 25 focusing on the impacts of racial inequities in housing. The speaker panelists include Anthony Lambers, Lyn Raymond, and Dale Zahn.

LAUP received $20,000 to add a career coaching component to the ¡Más Adelante! program.
Women of Color Give distributes $40k to 5 groups

Women of Color Give awarded more than $40,000 to five local organizations that took part in the collective’s second annual Pitch Night in December. 

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.

Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court Chief Judge Jon Van Allsburg
Ottawa family law judge honored by State Bar

 The State Bar of Michigan recognized Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court Chief Judge Jon Van Allsburg for his contributions to family law.

Herrick District Library's main branch is located at 300 South River Ave. in Holland.
Holland library joins growing trend of eliminating late fees

Herrick District Library is joining libraries across the country in eliminating late fees because of their exclusionary impact and disproportionate effect on low-income families.  

PODCAST: From health inequity to a “hyperjump” for Michigan

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into  how COVID-19 has helped to raise awareness of Michigan's health inequities and the importance of addressing them.

A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.
Here’s how the UP’s Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty

The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.

Todd Krygsheld is the executive director of Escape Ministries
4-part series explores causes of poverty and tools for change

The Holland Human Relations Commission is hosting a four-part Lunch and Learn series to explore the causes of poverty and tools for change. It will be held at Herrick District Library on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 10, and 17. 

Reyna Masko is the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative co-chair.
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area. 

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