Community Foundation picks local nonprofit leader as next CEO
After a national search, local nonprofit leader Patrick Cisler has been tapped to be the next president/CEO of the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
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How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design
Sara Hendren, the author of “What Can A Body Do? How We Meet the Built World” advocates for the “most creative, joyful approach to making the world accessible.”
‘Capacity-building’ program helping Lakeshore arts organizations thrive for decades to come
Michael Kaiser, the former Kennedy Center leader and a pioneer in arts management, is working with Lakeshore arts and culture organizations to strengthen their management practices so they are around for decades to come.
Afghan refugee, Haworth employee among honorees at Literacy Center of West Michigan’s Spellebration
In Afghanistan, Reza Nematy had been a flourishing member of his community as a software designer and entrepreneur. After coming to the United States, he struggled with English proficiency, but the Literacy Center of West Michigan's Customized Workplace English program has changed his outlook.
Muskegon Rescue Mission opens affordable day care
Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool is designed to provide low-income families with affordable child care as they continue to work or seek employment opportunities to help them overcome poverty.
Allegan County youth award $64K in grants
Allegan County youth have awarded more than $64,000 to 24 organizations. The students are part of the Teens Aiding Growth Team and the Youth Advisory Council of the Allegan County Community Foundation.
‘Real conversations’ part of Tuesday Forum series
The Tuesday Forum is providing a unique opportunity for Tri-Cities area businesses, local leaders, and community members to collaboratively learn about and discuss critical issues impacting Northwest Ottawa County and strategically plan for a shared future through a six-part breakfast speaker series, “Envisioning Our Community’s Future.”
How the White Oak initiative is protecting Michigan forests
Ben Savoie, the District Forester for Barry, Allegan, and Ottawa Conservation Districts, explains the resources available for Lakeshore residents to protect White Oaks. These native trees are an essential part of the forests of Michigan because they provide a bounty of food and shelter for birds, butterflies, and deer.
Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship
There's a reason the role of “storyteller” is one passed down in the traditions in every culture. Data and statistics inform, but narratives transform details into something our brains know how to handle. Storytelling has the ability to bridge some of the gaps that most divide our culture today.
More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially
The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs.
How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design
Sara Hendren, the author of “What Can A Body Do? How We Meet the Built World” advocates for the “most creative, joyful approach to making the world accessible.”
‘Capacity-building’ program helping Lakeshore arts organizations thrive for decades to come
Michael Kaiser, the former Kennedy Center leader and a pioneer in arts management, is working with Lakeshore arts and culture organizations to strengthen their management practices so they are around for decades to come.
Afghan refugee, Haworth employee among honorees at Literacy Center of West Michigan’s Spellebration
In Afghanistan, Reza Nematy had been a flourishing member of his community as a software designer and entrepreneur. After coming to the United States, he struggled with English proficiency, but the Literacy Center of West Michigan's Customized Workplace English program has changed his outlook.
Muskegon Rescue Mission opens affordable day care
Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool is designed to provide low-income families with affordable child care as they continue to work or seek employment opportunities to help them overcome poverty.
Allegan County youth award $64K in grants
Allegan County youth have awarded more than $64,000 to 24 organizations. The students are part of the Teens Aiding Growth Team and the Youth Advisory Council of the Allegan County Community Foundation.
‘Real conversations’ part of Tuesday Forum series
The Tuesday Forum is providing a unique opportunity for Tri-Cities area businesses, local leaders, and community members to collaboratively learn about and discuss critical issues impacting Northwest Ottawa County and strategically plan for a shared future through a six-part breakfast speaker series, “Envisioning Our Community’s Future.”
How the White Oak initiative is protecting Michigan forests
Ben Savoie, the District Forester for Barry, Allegan, and Ottawa Conservation Districts, explains the resources available for Lakeshore residents to protect White Oaks. These native trees are an essential part of the forests of Michigan because they provide a bounty of food and shelter for birds, butterflies, and deer.
Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship
There's a reason the role of “storyteller” is one passed down in the traditions in every culture. Data and statistics inform, but narratives transform details into something our brains know how to handle. Storytelling has the ability to bridge some of the gaps that most divide our culture today.
More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially
The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs.
