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Leadership program aims to strengthen a neighborhood by investing in ‘underrepresented’ residents

3Sixty’s place-based leadership program is one of seven projects receiving funding through the Community Foundation of  the Holland/Zeeland Area.

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Contest spotlights the beauty of Allegan County

The photo contest sponsored by Allegan County Community Foundation generated prizes for the photographers and their favorite local nonprofits. 

‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan worked closely with Disability Network West Michigan to develop an accessible trail system that gives visitors like Jeffrey VanDyke access to the health benefits of being in nature. 

Gracious Grounds' new $17.5 million development will enable adults with disabilities to live independently in a welcoming community while accessing the resources they need to thrive.
Gracious Grounds to build apartment complex for residents with disabilities

Gracious Grounds is using $15 million in MDSHA funding to build a 77-unit state-of-the-art apartment complex in Grand Haven designed for adults with intellectual disabilities.  

"A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25.
Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Downtown Allegan's newly upgraded sidewalks and streetscape took half the projected time. The city celebrated the $9 million accomplishment — and its downtown businesses — during a Small Business Saturday ribbon cutting event.

Karinna Martinez, a junior at Holland High School, is busy volunteering for the LAUP Adelante program, the Holland Youth Advisory Council, and Women of Color Give.
Holland teen grows through community service

Karinna Martinez, a junior at Holland High School, is busy volunteering for the LAUP Adelante program, the Holland Youth Advisory Council, and Women of Color Give.

Enjoy a beautiful evening strolling a luminary-lined path and the beautifully decorated nature center at Hemlock Park in West Olive. The free event, which also features, cider, cocoa, and cookies, is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8.
December things to do: Parades and presents, movies and music, shopping and Santa

West Michigan is in full holiday mode this December, with a singing Christmas tree, a festival of trees, a planetarium show, a fancy gala, holiday parades, glimpses of Christmases past, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 

Michigan’s University Research Corridor: Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation

Michigan students, researchers, and campuses are serious about the environment  and are working to discover ways to meet today’s economic and health needs and ensure a healthy environment for future generations.

Housing Workx addresses both the housing and labor shortages through a program that provides hands-on training in the construction trades while building a house for low-income residents.
How Housing Worx offers a solution to shortages of construction labor, affordable housing

Community Action of Allegan County's Housing Workx teaches participants skilled trades in construction with hands-on training while building a house for low-income residents.

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