Although Temple Grandin is a widely sought-after professor for animal science and veterinary colleges, she couldn’t get into veterinary school when she failed the math portion of the SAT. The educational system is screening out visual thinkers such as herself, Grandin says.
Marla Schneider, Muskegon County’s new economic development director, has an awarding-winning business background.
The public is invited to a Feb. 26 screening of a documentary that looks at parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled or medically complex, and their lack of support from society.
A new partnership between Allegan County Community Foundation and Plainwell Community Schools will make it easier for high school students to apply for scholarships.
With $57 million in American Recovery Plan money to give, Ottawa County is focusing on affordable housing, parks, and social services.
The Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals (HYP) plans to host its first-ever leadership conference, dubbed the Future Leaders Conference, on Feb. 16 at the Holland Civic Center Place.
College, trade school, and high school students can apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area with one easy application.
Community Action House plans to use these funds to further expand services at its recently opened Food Club & Opportunity Hub in Holland.
One focus of the grants was to shore up organizations that support disability equality, including Kenzie’s Be Café, the Disability Network of the Lakeshore (DNL), and Eat Well Do Good.
Ottawa Food's mission to rescue food and donate it to local food pantries will be aided by nearly $500,000 in ARPA money.
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