Barbara Lee VanHorssen is the Experi-Mentor (executive director) of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. The center is part of the (Anti) Racism Task Force.

Task force to tackle racism and the media at next town hall meeting

The (Anti)Racism Task Force will present its next event, “Town Hall Meeting: Racism and the Media,” on Oct. 26 with additional safety precautions after the series’ kickoff was hijacked by a racist cyberattack.  

The big view: Saving Holland’s Mt. Pisgah for future visitors

Holland's Mt. Pisgah sand dune was loved a little too well -- its visitors were causing severe erosion. Then the local community and state partnered to help preserve it for future generations.

Holland Human Relations Director Esther Fifelski is the 2020 Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award winner.
Holland Human Relations director receives Excellence in Equity Award

Holland Human Relations Director Esther Fifelski was surprised with the 2020 Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award during the fifth annual Ottawa County Diversity Forum.  

The Spring Lake Department of Public Works prepares trees for winter.
Spring Lake Township, Village reap rewards of unique DPW merger

The arrangement benefits both communities through shared equipment and personnel, and saving taxpayers’ money. The collaborative effort is an outgrowth of earlier cooperation, according to village and township leaders. 

Jon Ornée hugs his dad after setting a new world record for a 100-mile bike ride while drafting.
Father and son team up to create new cycling world record

Jon Ornée has set many world records, individually and with teams that include his brother and friends. When he envisioned setting a risky new world record for a 100-mile bike ride while drafting, he knew he would be safe putting his life in his father’s hands.

Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) has openings for 12 full- and part-time bus operators. The positions have a starting wage of $15.25. 
Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair

As the economy begins to bounce back from COVID-19 shutdowns, more employers are hiring. West Michigan Works! has more than 50 employers lined up to connect with job seekers during its next Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 21.

The Michigan National Guard is helping counties across Michigan with providing free COVID-19 testing.
Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge

State and county health departments are offering free coronavirus testing as concerns rise about a second wave of cases in Michigan. Health officials consider testing — along with wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and washing hands — as essential to slowing the spread of the virus.

Women at a WOW class offered by LAHC.
Nonprofit LAHC breaks barriers to physical activity for Dearborn residents

The nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has spent decades providing a variety of services for Dearborn residents, most recently using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education funding to make physical activity more accessible to all.

A salad bar in the cafeteria at 10 Cents a Meal grantee Boyne Falls Public School.
Michigan offers “10 Cents a Meal” for all schools to serve healthy, local food

The state recently reinstated and expanded the program, which aims to improve children's daily nutrition, build their healthy eating habits, and invest in Michigan's local food economy.

Surveys show that 51% of employees report stress and burnout as a result of working at home. 
10 tips to reduce stress for employees working at home

Working at home can be stressful, and many employees are finding the elements initially seen as appealing are contributing to burnout. Fortunately, there are tools available to employees and employers that can help minimize stress and avert burnout. 

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