Healthy Communities

Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Zeeland's Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for downtown businesses
Downtown Zeeland looks for hope at the corner of Strength and Main

Zeeland's new Strength and Main ad campaign asks customers to pull together for their downtown storefronts and restaurants. Those who participate in the 10-day social media portion have a chance to win prizes.

Jane M. Martin
COVID-19, COPD, and the power of stories

COVID-19 seems to be initiating a higher level of care. Health care professionals are listening more to their patients, discovering the fullness of their lives.

A nursing student in training at GRCC.
Nearly 2,900 frontliners receive state scholarships to attend GRCC

Thousands have been accepted to Michigan community colleges through Futures for Frontliners — nearly 2,900 approved to attend GRCC. 

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently disbursed a round of grants worth nearly $224,000. Organizations that serve those most impacted by the pandemic received funds.

Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven.
Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

State funds have been set aside for those whose livelihoods have been damaged by the pandemic. However, there’s a brief window of time to submit applications.

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program is awarding $55 million across the state. The Right Place is administering the program for an 11-county region including Kent County. 

Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017.
Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations for its 2020 Essential Service Awards. The annual awards recognize frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion, and commitment.

Emiliah Tanya Jo Odinsdottir
Poor face more hurdles because of COVID

Emiliah Tanya Jo Odinsdottir reflects on the added burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on the poor.

The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ.
CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area’s Community Stabilization Fund grants help service providers meet increased demand due to the pandemic. 

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