Students learn empathy and justice through real stories
Early college students explore empathy and transformation through a panel featuring formerly incarcerated speakers and restorative justice professionals.
Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child’s milestones
Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.
Partner Partner Content Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance.
Community mental health and child welfare collaborate to care for Michigan’s vulnerable children
Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
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.
Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025 advocates for the mentorship she wishes she had
Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
Michigan’s hospitals and improved pediatric behavioral health care
The Michigan Health and Hospital Association addresses pediatric behavioral health care with data, advocacy, and grant funding of member hospital programs.
Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders
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.
Couture Code: KCAD’s students’ capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable
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.
New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity
Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.
