“One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.”

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Students at one Lakeshore high school will be studying the insects up close, thanks to a federal grant that will put cameras in hives.

Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub.
Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Restricted water use in 2020 reinforced Grand Haven leaders’ resolve to increase reliance on renewable energy sources. Public Works and GHBLP officials share how the community is looking to make water and energy utilities more sustainable.

A person uses the DayTwo Precision Nutrition app.
Saginaw health workers among first to try new tech that creates personalized diets for diabetics

Over the past year at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, employees living with Type 2 diabetes have participated in a pilot program that develops personalized diets for them based on the unique population of microbes found in their digestive systems.

Affordable resources for non-emergency medical transportation needs throughout Kent County

For both seniors and community members at large, having affordable, convenient access to medical services and other resources is essential. There are several community programs and resources to assist individuals age 60 and over with non-emergency medical transportation.

Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online.
Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local markets. It offers residents a way to safely shop locally online, ensuring more of the money they spend stays in the community.

Bill McKendry, founder and board president of Do More Good
Do More Good joins forces with Nonprofit Hub

Grand Haven-based Do More Good and Nonprofit Hub in Nebraska will join forces to serve more than 40,000 organizations nationwide.

This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios.
Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Instructor Julia Fisher is passionate about the physical and mental benefits of yoga. She’s helping people in Muskegon and Grand Haven connect to their deeper selves — and to one another.

The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus.
Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses

The economic development organization distributed Michigan Small Business Survival Grant funds in Allegan and Ottawa counties. Recipients, who face significant financial hardship due to the pandemic, will be able to use the money to reopen or remain open.   

GRCC is testing basketball players weekly for COVID-19 through a partnership with Ferris State.
GRCC-Ferris collaboration keeps student-athletes safe with COVID-19 testing

GRCC basketball players, coaches, and training staff receive weekly COVID-19 antigen tests through a partnership with the Ferris College of Pharmacy. Testing is expected to continue through the end of the season.   

Residents of the Ottawa County Juvenile Dentention Center collected more than 1,500 individual items and from them created 125 care package bags for those experiencing homelessness.
Juvenile detention residents helping homeless, others in need

Donations of winter wear, hygiene items, socks and granola bars can be dropped off through Friday, Feb. 26.

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