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West Coast Chamber’s Community Impact Day of volunteer service expands nationwide 

Thousands volunteered nationwide during West Coast Chamber’s fifth annual Community Impact Day, strengthening communities through coordinated service and collaboration.

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Rule of law fuels American dream, Law Day reminds us

In this Shore Story, Kevin J. Bowling explains how the legal system protects rights, builds trust, and sustains opportunity and fairness across communities and institutions nationwide.

Gentex engineers help nonprofits improve efficiency

Gentex engineers apply manufacturing skills to streamline donations, boost volunteer impact, and expand services at Community Action House and Kids’ Food Basket.

The Established Home mother-daughter designers launch children’s book to help families navigate life transitions

West Michigan design duo Jean Stoffer and her daughter, Grace Start, share a new children’s book offering families practical, faith-centered strategies to help children cope with moves and change.

Coopersville lands $17M water upgrade to drive growth, add 150 jobs

Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.

April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers

Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.

44-year career earns mediator first West Michigan Peace Builder award

Kevin Bowling to receive West Michigan Peace Builder Award from Mediation Services at April 9 dinner honoring his 44-year career promoting mediation.

LAUP expands bilingual mental health access for Latino families 

New initiative offers free culturally responsive counseling, health worker support, and barrier-free care for Spanish-speaking residents in Holland and Zeeland.

“Grateful for what I can do today”: Teen athlete shares story

In her Shore Story, Muskegon teen athlete Grace Offman writes about living with a rare disease, saying it taught her to be “grateful for what I can do today.”

Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps

HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.

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