Families

Librarian Annaka Koster will be among HDL staff who will curate take-and-make boxes for March is Reading Month.

Reading Month packed with surprises at Herrick District Library

Staff at both Holland library branches will curate take-and-make boxes for everyone who registers. Separate events are scheduled for various age groups — early literacy, kids, tweens, teens, and adults — and the boxes include reading-related goodies, as well as a surprise book for each participant.

Latest in Families
While the 2021-22 academic year is months away, enrollment is beginning for the Tri-Cities preschool program.
Tri-Cities area organizations work to ensure high-quality preschool for every child

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Tri-Cities Career/College Access Network, and Help Me Grow — Ottawa understand that quality early education leads to later student success. That’s why they’re working together to ensure every child in the Tri-Cities area has access to a first-rate preschool experience.

Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers.
Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

Holland Helpers connects those who need help with those who can offer it. The Facebook group, which is working toward official nonprofit status, is a stopgap measure for those who are waiting for assistance or who don't qualify.

Karissa Moelker, 10, a fifth grade student at Allendale Christian School writes a letter of kindness to a community leader.
A simple act of kindness: Allendale fifth graders spreading kindness, encouragement

Fifth grade students from Allendale Christian School are writing community leaders, encouraging them in their jobs and encouraging them to Choose Kind.

Hope College sophomore Houston Patton received the gift of a new saxaphone.
Gift of saxophone invigorates spirit of Hope student

The instrument was donated by the widow of a religion professor. Hope College sophomore Houston Patton plans to express his gratitude by playing his very best on the horn.  

Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others.
Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

The Be Event works as a kind of “911 charity,” filling in the cracks where other nonprofits can't reach. It raises money each year with a women's luncheon.

Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care.
Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

Michigan Fosters is continuing its work to support families on both sides of the foster care equation with a home where families can be families.

The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ.
CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area’s Community Stabilization Fund grants help service providers meet increased demand due to the pandemic. 

BAM! is hosting a Family Rockin’ New Year’s Party on Dec. 31.
Ring in 2021 with local New Year’s celebrations

We’ll never forget 2020, but we’re ready to let it go. Holland’s library and businesses offer a variety of ways for you and your family to welcome 2021.

Jason Cottrell and his daughter, Gracie Jo, 11, pose in front of the little free pantry their family created in front of their home, 1237 Marlene St. Holland.
Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand

The Cottrell family has created a little free pantry in front of their Holland home to spread a little kindness and a helping hand during COVID-19.

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