The anxiety of getting sick during the pandemic
College student Baruch de Carvalho describes the roller coaster of emotions that come when you are sick but don’t know if you have COVID-19.
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Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals
In the past month, Community Action House provided more than 59,000 meals’ worth of groceries to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This was possible because of $50,000 in emergency grants and a #StayHomeFightHunger campaign that inspired many to donate food.
How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks
The Ottawa County parks system is open to visitors wanting to maintain their physical stamina and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some ways to enjoy the county's 28 parks while maintaining safe social distancing.
Emergency housing programs ‘saved my family,’ mom says
Katrina Karlsons feels fortunate that her family is able to follow Gov. Whitmer's “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. After a January eviction, two nonprofits helped the family move out of homelessness.
Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup
The COVID-19 crisis has forced The Community Kitchen to switch to boxed meals, but it hasn’t shut down the operation that feeds hundreds of people.
Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home
If you can pack a box, you can help. Community Action House’s #StayHomeFightHunger campaign is asking people to help those in need by donating a box of food.
Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub
The renovation of Tanglefoot Park will transform the former RV park into a community hub that will also serve as a water gateway to Spring Village’s redeveloped downtown.
Nonprofits join forces to tackle affordable housing shortage in Ottawa County
The Rodriguez-Matos family will finally move into their own home thanks to the work of local nonprofits that are joining forces to more quickly move the needle on available affordable housing in the Holland area.
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth: Shared experience and vision nurture enduring friendship
The philanthropists share a 60-year friendship distinguished by a commitment to involvement in the greater Holland/Zeeland community.
Why doctors are prescribing books to children in Holland
There’s a correlation between childhood literacy and healthy adults. At Lakewood Family Medicine in Holland, Dr. Kurt Lindberg has given out thousands of books to parents to encourage them to read to their kids.
Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals
In the past month, Community Action House provided more than 59,000 meals’ worth of groceries to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This was possible because of $50,000 in emergency grants and a #StayHomeFightHunger campaign that inspired many to donate food.
How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks
The Ottawa County parks system is open to visitors wanting to maintain their physical stamina and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some ways to enjoy the county's 28 parks while maintaining safe social distancing.
Emergency housing programs ‘saved my family,’ mom says
Katrina Karlsons feels fortunate that her family is able to follow Gov. Whitmer's “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. After a January eviction, two nonprofits helped the family move out of homelessness.
Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup
The COVID-19 crisis has forced The Community Kitchen to switch to boxed meals, but it hasn’t shut down the operation that feeds hundreds of people.
Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home
If you can pack a box, you can help. Community Action House’s #StayHomeFightHunger campaign is asking people to help those in need by donating a box of food.
Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub
The renovation of Tanglefoot Park will transform the former RV park into a community hub that will also serve as a water gateway to Spring Village’s redeveloped downtown.
Nonprofits join forces to tackle affordable housing shortage in Ottawa County
The Rodriguez-Matos family will finally move into their own home thanks to the work of local nonprofits that are joining forces to more quickly move the needle on available affordable housing in the Holland area.
Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth: Shared experience and vision nurture enduring friendship
The philanthropists share a 60-year friendship distinguished by a commitment to involvement in the greater Holland/Zeeland community.
Why doctors are prescribing books to children in Holland
There’s a correlation between childhood literacy and healthy adults. At Lakewood Family Medicine in Holland, Dr. Kurt Lindberg has given out thousands of books to parents to encourage them to read to their kids.
