Women of Color Give completes first round of grant awards
In the first funding distribution by the philanthropic give circle, five local nonprofits received a total of almost $22,000 to aid their work with BIPOC along the Lakeshore.
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Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership
LIA’s founder is passing the leadership baton to the nonprofit’s next executive director, Eva S. Alexander. The move is part of the organization’s strategic plan to continue providing legal services, education, and advocacy to the immigrant community in West Michigan.
Holland Human Relations director receives Excellence in Equity Award
Holland Human Relations Director Esther Fifelski was surprised with the 2020 Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award during the fifth annual Ottawa County Diversity Forum.
How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County
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.
State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan’s COVID-19 racial disparities
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.
Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls
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.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19
Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership
LIA’s founder is passing the leadership baton to the nonprofit’s next executive director, Eva S. Alexander. The move is part of the organization’s strategic plan to continue providing legal services, education, and advocacy to the immigrant community in West Michigan.
Holland Human Relations director receives Excellence in Equity Award
Holland Human Relations Director Esther Fifelski was surprised with the 2020 Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award during the fifth annual Ottawa County Diversity Forum.
How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County
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.
State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan’s COVID-19 racial disparities
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.
Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls
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.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19
Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.
