Carolyn Wilson administers the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Dr. Eric Kane at Beaumont Service Center in Southfield on Dec. 15, 2020.

Michigan health care professionals work to assuage skepticism as they roll out COVID-19 vaccines

Health care professionals across Michigan are doing their best to respond to Michiganders' concerns and deliver the vaccine to as many residents as possible.

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.

Over $5 million to be awarded to West Michigan area businesses

The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program is awarding $55 million across the state. The Right Place is administering the program for an 11-county region including Kent County. 

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently disbursed a round of grants worth nearly $224,000. Organizations that serve those most impacted by the pandemic received funds.

Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven.
Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

State funds have been set aside for those whose livelihoods have been damaged by the pandemic. However, there’s a brief window of time to submit applications.

Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry.
Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

A 10,000 pound dog food donation from Land O'Lakes will help Lakeshore area pets served through Harbor Humane Society.

Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor.
Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area annually awards scholarships worth more than $900,000. Its website offers an easy-access general application.

Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017.
Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations for its 2020 Essential Service Awards. The annual awards recognize frontline workers who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and display integrity, passion, and commitment.

Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system.
GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored for the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system.  

Dr. Wassim Tarraf has carried out research on COVID-19's impact on people of color.
Michigan grapples with COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on people of color’s mental health

COVID-19 has taken a toll on mental health in Michigan and across the world, but new Wayne State University (WSU) research shows that burden has been heaviest for people of color.

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