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An expanded Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center is expected to be completed in February 2023. (Safe Harbor CAC)

Safe Harbor expansion designed to improve service

Donations to the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center’s new facility will be matched by a grant from the Allegan County Community Foundation. The goal is to raise $2.3 million. 

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Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo)
Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

The leader of one of Holland’s preeminent music institutions for more than 30 years, Kay Walvoord is described as a passionate visionary. She works to broaden HSO’s appeal among community members who did not grow up with classical music performances. That initiative to infuse diversity, equity and inclusion has resulted in more community collaborations. 

The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park has reopened with special winter hours and offers snowshoe rentals. (Mike Lozon)
January Along the Lakeshore: MLK celebrations, museum exhibits and outdoor activities

Museum exhibits, outdoor activities, history programs, children’s projects, and concerts — January along The Lakeshore has it all.

Julie Sizemore, an ECLL instructor, nominated her student Island Hines to receive a quilt from Love Sews Ministry.
Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute

GRCC instructor teams up with Holland quilt-making ministry to help an inspiring student have a warmer, safer commute.

Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes.
New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

With new tools in its belt, Housing Next is hoping to add much-needed housing to the market in West Michigan.

The Disability Network Lakeshore staff
Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

As Disability Network Lakeshore marks its 30th anniversary, it credits its longevity to the commitment of volunteers and staffers who are dedicated to serving residents with disabilities in Ottawa and Allegan counties. 

An aerial view shows progress Monday on a Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build on the Vista Green project.
Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity has increased its work more than 600% in recent years. The need for affordable housing is higher than ever, and to keep up with demand, the nonprofit has turned toward large-scale projects such as Vista Green where, this week, crews will create the framework for three homes in what is being called the Blitz Build.

Harbor Humane Society is expanding its ways of helping people keep their pets with them during a crisis by adding a staff position, a community outreach manager. Here, a staff member poses with one of the cats housed at HHS.
How Harbor Humane Society can help pet owners in crisis

Harbor Humane Society is expanding its ways of helping people keep their pets with them during a crisis by adding a staff position, a community outreach manager.

In honor of its centennial, MAM is planning a Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11, led by the congregation’s new pastor, Winfred Burns ll. 
Maple Avenue Ministries celebrates its centennial

Over its 100 years, Maple Avenue Ministries has been groundbreaking in many ways. The Holland church is inviting the community to celebrate its centennial during a special Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11.

John Shea (left) and Jay Peters posed for a photo this week after Peters used CPR to save Shea from a "widow maker" heart attack. Peters is active in helping Holland achieve a Heart Safe Community designation.
Heart Safe: Surviving a heart attack through training and a little bit of luck

It was only through a series of coincidences that John Shea survived a "widow maker" heart attack this fall. The city of Holland is working toward becoming a Heart Safe Community. Part of that process requires increased CPR training for the public.

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