Shanna Moore leads CrimFit programming.

CrimFit Nutrition Program brings exercise and nutrition education to thousands of Flint kids at home

As Flint kids begin online-only schooling, opportunities for physical exercise and nutrition education will be scarce. But a team of Crim Fitness Foundation staffers is working to address that by bringing the Crim’s Nutrition Program (CrimFit) out of the classroom and into families' homes. 

The 2020 Promise Scholar class includes 10 hard-working local students who now can realize their dream of a college education.
How 2020 class of Promise Scholarship recipients are pursuing their dreams

The Holland/Zeeland Promise is a renewable scholarship program aimed at giving students the financial boost they need to further their education. The program will allow these 10 hard-working Lakeshore students to attend college in the fall.

How Saugatuck built its community identity by preserving its natural assets

"A big sense of the community here is trying to keep a good hold on the natural environment and not have too much development."

Ciana Witherell identifies as non-binary, which is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively feminine or masculine.
Moving beyond the gender binary

GVSU student Ciana Witherell explains why it’s time to stop seeing gender as black and white — or pink and blue. The lines of gender continue to blur, making it increasingly important to avoid assuming others’ gender and stop invalidating the identity of gender non-binary individuals, they say. 

Tammy Dockins has been in the health and fitness industry for more than 30 years.
How this personal trainer adapted to life in quarantine

Tammy Dockins has been interested in fitness for as long as she can remember. Though “not friendly with technology,” she found ways to make it work so she could help others during the pandemic.

Helen Paige, a parent partner in the pilot program.
State of Michigan and Detroit nonprofit team up to reduce child abuse through proactive support

A new pilot program identifies families at risk and pairs them with peer mentors and benefits navigators, getting the state more involved in addressing the root causes of child abuse.

Grand Haven author Melanie Hooyenga
Local author’s latest novel is flashback to simpler times: the summer of 2017

Grand Haven resident Melanie Hooyenga is an award-winning author who has published seven books. Her latest is a young adult contemporary romance set around the August 2017 “Great American Eclipse.” 

The Epic Swim Team: Todd Suttor, Jon Ornée, Jeremy Sall, Nick Hobson, Dave Ornée, and Matt Smith
How 6 friends made ‘Epic Swim’ across Lake Michigan

After months of planning and training, six West Michigan men recently took a swim — across the Big Lake. The relay team made the almost 55-mile journey in just under 21 hours, setting a new record. 

The Hope College campus in downtown Holland.
Hope seeks proposals for campus-city partnerships

The college is soliciting proposals for the “There’s No Place Like Home” initiative. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 will be awarded to projects focused on public health, economics, and intergroup relations.

Spring Lake DDA Director Angela Stanford-Butler, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director Jeremy Swiftney and Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp wear their "love of community" masks.
Communities reframe mask debate into message of unity

It’s no secret opposing opinions abound when it comes to wearing masks in public. Bearing that in mind, the city of Grand Haven’s new mask campaign promotes caring for the community — and keeping its businesses open — instead of focusing on public health.

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