The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance.
Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.
The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.
Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
The Michigan Health and Hospital Association addresses pediatric behavioral health care with data, advocacy, and grant funding of member hospital programs.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is a place for youth to get help on their homework, form friendships — and become leaders. The Holland club has been home to three recent Michigan Youths of the Year.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum's main floor will again transform into a catwalk for emerging designers from the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at KCAD. This year’s student-led show, “Couture Code,” features original creations and innovative ideas, with each garment telling a story of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.
Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.
Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.
Holland humorist Myron Kukla explains why spring cleaning is his least favorite season — to the disappointment of his wife.
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