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The Village of Spring Lake is wrapping up a multi-year infrastructure project with more construction possible in the future.

Spring Lake replacing aging subterranean infrastructure

The Village of Spring Lake is looking to wrap up the first phase of a multi-year infrastructure project that has replaced a half mile of 80-year-old water and sewer lines. What comes next will depend on funding.

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Community Action House will use a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to expand staffing and infrastructure for the Food Club & Opportunity Hub and respond to a growing demand for services.
$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded $217,000 in grants to nonprofits addressing housing, basic needs, and youth services.

Heather Bausick, solid waste and recycling coordinator at the Allegan County Health Department.
Allegan County’s expanded hazardous waste program increases participation

Allegan County’s expanded hazardous waste program allows all residents to dispose of items safely, increasing participation and supporting environmental protection.  

Todd Rockhill advocates for clients facing housing and substance use challenges at Allegan County's OnPoint.
Over the years, OnPoint’s care evolves to meet Allegan County needs

OnPoint’s staff like Laura Furey and Todd Rockhill reflect on how their jobs have evolved to focus on person-centered mental health and housing services in Allegan County

Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Kelly Linton, an ADA specialist and systems advocate working with Wheel the World, takes measurements.
How Wheel the World is changing accessibility in Kalamazoo, one business at a time

Kalamazoo businesses partner with Wheel the World and Disability Network Southwest Michigan to improve accessibility, creating inclusive spaces that welcome everyone.

Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development

IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.

Advocate uses her experiences to help others with disabilities gain independence through work

Karen Wynne helps individuals with disabilities navigate the Ticket to Work program, empowering them to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.

From vintage ornaments and trains to holiday Barbies and a forest of bottlebrush trees, the MMA Festival of Trees is sure to spark your joy.
December things to do: Tours, shopping, ballet, parades and a lot of lights

Buckle up. A majority of events this month include the word “holiday.” There are theater productions, exhibits, movies, crafts, music, a live nativity, Santa sightings, and more light displays than you can shake a stick at.

Lakeshore Advantage hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13  to unveil its new headquarters, alongside incubator spaces that are for lease to startups and entrepreneurs.
Lakeshore Advantage unveils Next Center, a hub for startups and economic development

Lakeshore Advantage opens the Next Center, a cutting-edge hub in Holland aimed at fostering innovation, startups, and economic growth in Ottawa and Allegan counties.

MCC students Kaili Prins, left, and Marissa Aney-Johnson joke with Muskegon Community College mascot Jay the Jayhawk. The two students spoke during the event.
Addressing nursing shortage: Partnership creates pathway for nurses to earn degrees

A new partnership between GVSU, MCC and Trinity Health Muskegon is helping nurses earn bachelor’s degrees. The first cohort is getting their education for free thanks to state funding to address the nursing shortage.

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