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The Muskegon Junior Sailing Program is offering kids 6 to 18 a four-day learning experience that provides adventure while learning. One parent says each of her four sons enjoyed the program and learned responsibility and self-reliance while working with others on board.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF), one of Michigan’s largest public community organizations, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of community engagement activities this year.
With its first event described as “a record-breaking show,” Muskegon’s VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center is generating excitement in downtown Muskegon. The 37,700-square-foot facility will be ideal for conventions, conferences, meetings, trade shows, and larger social events, Muskegon Chamber officials say.
The Rapid recently welcomed new chief executive officer, Deb Prato, to the helm. As she begins her new role and gets acclimated to the community, The Rapid gathered community members, transit riders, and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of current strengths, gaps and local resources.
Speaking up for herself and for others important is to Nayeli Mora, who will compete next month for the Midwest Youth of the Year after winning the local and state competitions.
Jessie Nieusma works with the medical community, businesses, and schools to raise awareness and acceptance, and to humanize transgender people and kids, so they receive the care and role models needed.
As the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Amanda Rhines is a passionate disability advocate. After a decade at D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s, Rhines is in her first year as executive director of Disability Network/Lakeshore.
Barbara Lee VanHorssen, the founder and Experi-Mentor of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven, spotlights people and organizations working to eliminate stigma along the Lakeshore.
The Community Action House Food Club will allow low-income customers choice and dignity while they shop for their families. The adjoining Opportunity Hub will help them do more.
For 20 years, The Lemonade Stand has provided a home, family, and support to those struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues in Muskegon. Like many nonprofit mental health programs across the country, The Stand continues to grapple with too little funding, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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