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A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP)

Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

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.  

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Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program.
GHACF awards $250K in grants to 5 groups

The community grants will be used to support survivors of sexual violence, food accessibility, environmental and business sustainability, and senior mental health. 

A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub.
CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Community Action House is marking one year of service at their new Food Club & Opportunity Hub with a free community celebration.

Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy.
Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

The creation of this day is the result of effort by Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy, who worked with Sen. Sean McCann, D-Kalamazoo, to make it possible.

Muskegon foundation to celebrate heroes at free event

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is partnering with the Muskegon Area District Library for this year’s Annual Gathering “Celebrating Heroes.”

Women of Color Give founders Robyn Afrik, Lucia Rios and Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys speak during the Power Reimagined event on Oct. 6. (Shandra Martinez)
Women of Color Give announces top 5 nominees for $56k in grants

At its 2022 “Power Reimagined” event, Women of Color Give announced five nominees who will take part in a December pitch event for a total of $56,000 in grants.  

Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout.
Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

After winning the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition, third-generation Muskegon Heights restaurateur Marisela Sierra is ready to get Navarro’s Mexican Takeout’s stone-ground tamales into the freezers of local retailers.

You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences.
Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Cultural Immersion Experiences Across the Bridge brings together residents from Grand Haven and Muskegon to learn about each other’s communities.

At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley.
Growing the next generation of disability advocates

How is the next generation of disability advocates getting involved? Associate boards. These informal groups provide a fun way for young professionals to learn about board governance while organizing events that bring people together to better understand disability issues.

Future residents of the Vista Green neighborhood.
Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is inviting the community to a block party at its Vista Green Development on the south side of Holland, where 42 homes will be built for affordable homeownership in partnership with Jubilee Ministries. 

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