#ShareTheStimulus campaign offers ways to ‘invest in our community’
Ottawa County nonprofit and government leaders are encouraging people who don't need their COVID-19 relief checks to use the extra money to help those who are struggling.
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Fostering kittens during the pandemic
GVSU student Kathryn Agar is spending her extra time at home to care for orphan kittens. She shares how fostering is challenging but rewarding volunteer work. (Spoiler alert: lots of adorable kitten photos)
Small businesses remain integral to community amid crisis
Longtime shop owner Kathleen Leshner offers ideas on how we can support these "nonessential" businesses that are the heart and soul of what makes our communities unique.
Being homeless during the COVID-19 crisis
My plan to move in with a friend seemed to be coming together. Then came Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It made finding a place for me and my dogs to stay until the move nearly impossible.
Q&A: How Michigan Works is helping job seekers during COVID-19 crisis
Brittany Lenertz, the talent solutions director with West Michigan Works!, answers questions about how to find employment as Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order has resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses.
Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home
If you can pack a box, you can help. Community Action House’s #StayHomeFightHunger campaign is asking people to help those in need by donating a box of food.
Why Momentum Center’s approach to improving mental health is working
Those who take part in the Grand Haven nonprofit's activities report a decrease in depression and anxiety as their social connectedness increases.
GR-based nonprofit aims to fight hunger with Lakeshore expansion
A portion of the funds raised through the Feeding our Future Campaign for Allegan and Ottawa counties will go toward the purchase of land to create a second Kids' Food Basket farm.
Expansion will give Kids’ Food Basket greater reach in Ottawa, Allegan counties
Kids’ Food Basket will soon have the capacity to reach more children in Ottawa and Allegan counties with a new Holland facility.
Lakeshore initiatives provide support and community for seniors aging in place
Older Americans are increasingly choosing to “age in place,” staying in their own homes and avoiding the move to a retirement home. Many senior programs now have the express goal of helping older adults stay in their homes longer.
Fostering kittens during the pandemic
GVSU student Kathryn Agar is spending her extra time at home to care for orphan kittens. She shares how fostering is challenging but rewarding volunteer work. (Spoiler alert: lots of adorable kitten photos)
Small businesses remain integral to community amid crisis
Longtime shop owner Kathleen Leshner offers ideas on how we can support these "nonessential" businesses that are the heart and soul of what makes our communities unique.
Being homeless during the COVID-19 crisis
My plan to move in with a friend seemed to be coming together. Then came Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It made finding a place for me and my dogs to stay until the move nearly impossible.
Q&A: How Michigan Works is helping job seekers during COVID-19 crisis
Brittany Lenertz, the talent solutions director with West Michigan Works!, answers questions about how to find employment as Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order has resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses.
Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home
If you can pack a box, you can help. Community Action House’s #StayHomeFightHunger campaign is asking people to help those in need by donating a box of food.
Why Momentum Center’s approach to improving mental health is working
Those who take part in the Grand Haven nonprofit's activities report a decrease in depression and anxiety as their social connectedness increases.
GR-based nonprofit aims to fight hunger with Lakeshore expansion
A portion of the funds raised through the Feeding our Future Campaign for Allegan and Ottawa counties will go toward the purchase of land to create a second Kids' Food Basket farm.
Expansion will give Kids’ Food Basket greater reach in Ottawa, Allegan counties
Kids’ Food Basket will soon have the capacity to reach more children in Ottawa and Allegan counties with a new Holland facility.
Lakeshore initiatives provide support and community for seniors aging in place
Older Americans are increasingly choosing to “age in place,” staying in their own homes and avoiding the move to a retirement home. Many senior programs now have the express goal of helping older adults stay in their homes longer.
