Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond
Dale Wyngarden, who for decades guided Holland’s development, takes a look at the structures that are standing the test of time.
Muskegon’s Mosquito Creek Trails becomes mountain biker destination
Spearheaded by Muskegon County and Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association, the multi-use trail is gaining a reputation as one of best trails in West Michigan. Volunteers have been key to building the trails and other amenities.
Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family
Jess Ronne found a play space where her son Lucas, who is autistic, could come along with his siblings. The accessible playground and barn at Benjamin’s Hope in Holland is a place designed for those with disabilities but welcomes everyone.
United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge
To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.
New faces join CFHZ board
Three community volunteers will play an important role in helping the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area allocate funding for local programs and projects.
Nearly 20 Michigan communities have declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?
Here's a look at the actions three Michigan communities have taken since passing declarations that racism is a public health crisis.
Advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community
From affordable housing to accessible transportation, big-picture thinker Paul Ecklund works to make lasting changes by changing systems.
Gentex’s $300M expansion to add 500 new jobs
Ottawa County's biggest employer is growing. Gentex Corp. is investing $300 million to expand its operations with new facilities in the city of Zeeland and Zeeland Charter Township.
Building momentum in careers and community: Latinx leadership program looks ahead
The LEADeres program has been developing Latinx leaders for the last decade. These leaders still rely on the lessons learned in their cohort. Now the program is expanding to meet the needs of returning students.
Ottawa County wants to hear from residents about how to spend $57M
There's less than a week left for Ottawa County residents and business owners to take a survey about how $57 million in ARPA funding should be spent. The questionnaire, available in both English and Spanish, takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete and closes on August 1.
