A Livability Lab meeting.

Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.  

AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16.
Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.

Shape's Dan Tlachac (left) and Scott Navarre (right) with students Sienna Eacker and Connor Arevalo at Oakridge Middle School. (Shape)
Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs

Since 2021, Shape Corp. has partnered with GHACF to award nearly $90,000 in grants to area schools to enhance their STEM and literacy programs.

If insurance covers inpatient treatment for a medical issue, parity means inpatient care for a mental health issue is covered, as well.
Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health

Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage  must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.

Holland's Reciprocal Language Partnership started in 2003 and has had more than 1,000 participants.
Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps

If you are interested in learning Spanish, orientation for the Reciprocal Language Partnership classes at Eagle's Wings Church will be on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.

The Momentum Center board of directors.
Momentum Center expansion among the projects with GHACF grants

GHACF is supporting the expansion of the Momentum Center with nearly half of the $385,000 awarded in its second round of Community Impact grants for 2023. 

The third annual Street Performer Series Block Party drew a big crowd. (Downtown Holland)
PHOTOS: Gentex Street Performer Series Block Party celebrates community

The annual Gentex Block Party in downtown Holland delivered an evening of food and fun for the community. The occasion wrapped up the Street Performer Series, a popular weekly summertime event.  

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
GHACF invests $1.5M to address rising demand for affordable housing

GHACF is investing $1.5 million in affordable housing as part of a $10 million fund created by Ottawa County in partnership with Housing Next.  

Photo by Christopher Slat
Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection

A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.

Windmill Island Gardens is marking National Dog Day with its first-ever “Bark in the Park” event on Saturday, Aug. 26. (Holland Area CVB)
Windmill Island Gardens to host dog-friendly ‘Bark in the Park’ celebration

Windmill Island Gardens is marking National Dog Day with its first-ever “Bark in the Park” event on Saturday, Aug. 26.  

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