Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities
Kenzie's Be Café is a nonprofit coffee shop in Grand Haven that provides meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Elections coordinator receives Excellence in Equity Award for work with incarcerated voters
Ottawa County Elections Coordinator Katie Sims was honored with the Excellence in Equity Award for her work with the sheriff’s office to provide election information to eligible inmates.
Vision for a community ice-skating park inspires second $1M donation
The Jim Jurries family is donating $1 million toward a planned ice-skating park in Holland, inspired by a $1.16 million gift and the vision of retired teacher Frank Kraai.
Spring Lake Sparkle Festival makes a dazzling return
The Spring Lake Sparkle Festival has returned in 2022, bigger and better than ever. With over 120,000 multicolored lights, this community event has created a winter wonderland of holiday lights, sights, and sounds.
Report reveals ‘remarkable’ growth among many employers in Lakeshore region
Lakeshore Advantage analysis of 120 company interviews dives into growth areas, barriers, and opportunities. The majority of the primary employers plan to expand in the next three years.
Personal life guide shares strategies for breaking through self-doubt
A Q&A with Rich Campbell, who uses experience in military intelligence in his work as a personal life guide to help people break through their self-doubt and reach their true goals.
Design as an ‘inescapable’ part of life in West Michigan and where you can find it
The world of design involves hard and soft skills, hands-on creativity and abstract vision. Here's how design is defined by the individuals who are doing the work in West Michigan.
Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary
As Disability Network Lakeshore marks its 30th anniversary, it credits its longevity to the commitment of volunteers and staffers who are dedicated to serving residents with disabilities in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity has increased its work more than 600% in recent years. The need for affordable housing is higher than ever, and to keep up with demand, the nonprofit has turned toward large-scale projects such as Vista Green where, this week, crews will create the framework for three homes in what is being called the Blitz Build.
How Harbor Humane Society can help pet owners in crisis
Harbor Humane Society is expanding its ways of helping people keep their pets with them during a crisis by adding a staff position, a community outreach manager.
