Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, explain tenant and landlord rights.
Ottawa County caters to the growing base of bird watchers and enthusiasts with birding programs, a photo contest, scheduled bird walks and waterfowl field trips. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas bird count that runs from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
The Outdoor Discovery Center is working with Ottawa County to use $7.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create 1,000 new child care slots in the county. That money will be matched with $30 million from local business partners.
Mike Goorhouse has served as president/CEO of the foundation since 2014, leading the organization through a season of growth that includes building the Community’s Endowment beyond $100 million.
The Muskegon Rescue Mission and Community Action House will be helping out Lakeshore residents facing food insecurity during the Thanksgiving holiday. Find out how organizations and individuals are stepping up to help.
Bre McCarthy and Pam Ackley are taking over as Co-Directors of The Lakeshore Art Festival (LAF), the nationally recognized Muskegon event held the last weekend in June.
The county-sponsored forum focused on DEI as the cornerstone of a productive workforce and thriving economy, the county’s Welcoming Plan, businesses’ “triple bottom line,” and the vital role nonprofits and businesses play.
Grab a jacket and head out, because November brings scores of adventure, culture, and fun for everyone.
A new partnership between Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) and a Hope College professor’s Spanish class has added new dimensions to creating and serving community.
The community grants will be used to support survivors of sexual violence, food accessibility, environmental and business sustainability, and senior mental health.
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