Lucia Rios speaks at the Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Oct 4. (Hope College)

Lucia Rios shares her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate

The Lakeshore’s Lucia Rios speaks at Hope College’s Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture about her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate.  

A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub.
CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Community Action House is marking one year of service at their new Food Club & Opportunity Hub with a free community celebration.

Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy.
Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

The creation of this day is the result of effort by Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy, who worked with Sen. Sean McCann, D-Kalamazoo, to make it possible.

Muskegon foundation to celebrate heroes at free event

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is partnering with the Muskegon Area District Library for this year’s Annual Gathering “Celebrating Heroes.”

Children enjoy a StoryWalk®.
Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes.

Synergy Health Center CEO Valarie Cunningham is the organizer of the upcoming symposium.
Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community

Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.

Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon county leaders discuss plans for ARPA funds.
How Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties plan to invest $113M in ARPA funds

Together, Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties have more than $113 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Here is how they plan to invest those federal dollars.   

College leaders from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Utah have been selected as finalists to become the next president at Grand Rapids Community College.
3 college leaders are finalists in GRCC presidential search

College leaders from Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Utah have been selected as finalists to become the next president at Grand Rapids Community College.

Adalus Low-Manzini
Young cellist joins LAUP and HSO to help students write their stories

When U-M cellist Adalus Low-Manzini comes to Holland this weekend to perform with the Holland Symphony Orchestra at Hope College, she will collaborate on a writing project with LAUP’s Adelante program to inspire students to share their unique stories.   

The Gentex Foundation will provide grants to organizations in the United States to support charitable causes in a wide variety of areas.
Gentex launches charitable foundation

Gentex is creating a new charitable foundation that will offer scholarships to female high school seniors pursuing a degree in STEM.

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