Healthy Communities

Community foundation creates stabilization fund as next step in crisis response

The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has created the Community Stabilization Fund to prioritize investment on financial stability, health, and education to prevent people from slipping into poverty.

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Leaders say Downtown Holland merchants ready, eager to reopen

Hospital and business leaders discuss how downtown merchants can begin partially reopening this week during a webinar hosted by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Advantage.

Q&A: What businesses need to know ahead of reopening

Kristina Wieghmink, Ottawa County Department of Public Health information officer, answers questions about what businesses need to know to reopen under the “MI Safe Start Plan."

Teens collaborating on storybook put positive spin on quarantine

Inspired by their grandmother, cousins Adeline Kotecki and Payton Hosley collaborate over Zoom calls to write a story about their quarantine experience. 

Senior won’t let unique graduation experience derail goals for future

Jonathan McCabe shares how West Ottawa High School teachers and staff are making virtual and socially distanced graduation events special. 

‘Heal the Zeel’ campaign rallies community support

The city of Zeeland’s “Feel the Zeel” tagline has temporarily switched to “Heal the Zeel” during the pandemic. Downtown businesses such as Out of the Box and Tripelroot say they appreciate the campaign's unifying message. 

With shops and restaurants closed, the sidewalks in downtown Holland lack the usual hustle and bustle of a springtime Saturday.
Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund

A newly created relief fund will offer grants of up to $10,000 to businesses in downtown Holland and Zeeland struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis. The deadline to apply is May 18. 

Mother and daughter’s routine brings comfort during quarantine

As her mom Phyllis Swisher's caretaker, Paula Maas shares the moments the two had together in her final days that felt like "little miracles."

Life of giving enriches everyone

Community volunteer Ed Amaya shares how the pandemic has given him more opportunities to find the places where he can make a difference.

Pete Hoffswell is a volunteer with 3Dc19.
Holland maker lends resources to help fight COVID-19

Pete Hoffswell, a volunteer with 3Dc19, explains what's it like to be part of a network of makers using 3D printers to supply free face shields and other PPEs to healthcare workers across the country. 

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