SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic
In a Q&A, Ed Garner shares how the award-winning SBDC West Michigan Region focused its attention in 2020 to help businesses survive the economic challenges of the pandemic.
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How to apply for a Futures for Frontliners scholarship
In a Q&A, Muskegon Community College's Stephanie Briggs explains how to quickly apply for this state program that pays for education and training. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2020.
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Michigan Harvest of the Month™ instills healthy habits in class, at home, and for life
Michigan Harvest of the Month™ materials educate children about fruits and vegetables through materials including posters, recipe cards, food tasting activities, and an online recipe collection.
‘Warrior angels’: Nurse shares frontline perspective in fight against COVID-19
Holland resident Anna Babinec cares for patients battling COVID-19 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. She shares what it's like to work among the "warrior angels" as the second wave of the pandemic continues to rage.
$600,000 in direct cash assistance gives families flexibility in navigating pandemic
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and other generous local donors created a funding pool of $600,000 for Movement West Michigan’s direct cash assistance initiative. The program provided emergency relief of $500 to more than 1,000 individuals and families, trusting them to make the best use of the funds.
Michigan’s direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages
For these essential workers, social distancing is impossible – and personal protective equipment (PPE) is both indispensable and alarmingly difficult to obtain.
Downtown Holland creates holiday magic with a little crowdfunding
City officials worked with the crowdsourcing platform Patronicity to purchase and install a 20-foot Christmas tree in a downtown Holland park. Patronicity mixes crowdsourcing with matching grants to finance community improvement projects.
Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis
Throughout the pandemic, Herman Miller has supported the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area with impactful financial resources. Support from the Zeeland manufacturer has been directed to CFHZ’s Emergency Human Needs Fund and Community Stabilization Fund.
Here’s how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload
Those taking five or more prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or supplements concurrently can be at risk for serious combined side effects.
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Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Livingston Educational Service Agency's Healthy Habits Start Now (HHSN) program helps families understand the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables every day and the benefits of being more physically active.
How to apply for a Futures for Frontliners scholarship
In a Q&A, Muskegon Community College's Stephanie Briggs explains how to quickly apply for this state program that pays for education and training. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2020.
Partner Partner Content Michigan Harvest of the Month™ instills healthy habits in class, at home, and for life
Michigan Harvest of the Month™ materials educate children about fruits and vegetables through materials including posters, recipe cards, food tasting activities, and an online recipe collection.
‘Warrior angels’: Nurse shares frontline perspective in fight against COVID-19
Holland resident Anna Babinec cares for patients battling COVID-19 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. She shares what it's like to work among the "warrior angels" as the second wave of the pandemic continues to rage.
$600,000 in direct cash assistance gives families flexibility in navigating pandemic
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and other generous local donors created a funding pool of $600,000 for Movement West Michigan’s direct cash assistance initiative. The program provided emergency relief of $500 to more than 1,000 individuals and families, trusting them to make the best use of the funds.
Michigan’s direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages
For these essential workers, social distancing is impossible – and personal protective equipment (PPE) is both indispensable and alarmingly difficult to obtain.
Downtown Holland creates holiday magic with a little crowdfunding
City officials worked with the crowdsourcing platform Patronicity to purchase and install a 20-foot Christmas tree in a downtown Holland park. Patronicity mixes crowdsourcing with matching grants to finance community improvement projects.
Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis
Throughout the pandemic, Herman Miller has supported the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area with impactful financial resources. Support from the Zeeland manufacturer has been directed to CFHZ’s Emergency Human Needs Fund and Community Stabilization Fund.
Here’s how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload
Those taking five or more prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or supplements concurrently can be at risk for serious combined side effects.
Partner Partner Content Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Livingston Educational Service Agency's Healthy Habits Start Now (HHSN) program helps families understand the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables every day and the benefits of being more physically active.
