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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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Lisa Stefanovsky, Ottawa County Public Health community health supervisor
Retiring health department leader considered ‘one of the best’

Lisa Stefanovsky embraced challenge and change during her 33 years leading Ottawa County Department of Health. One important benchmark Stefanovsky achieved was receiving accreditation for the Ottawa public health department from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month.
Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Employee burnout in the nonprofit sector is a real threat and one that the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance intends to address.  

The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant.
Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Muskegon is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program and will serve as home to the Pixie and BeBot drones, made possible thanks to a $1 million donation from retailer Meijer.

The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities.
Two mental health events focus on socializing, networking, building a stigma-free society

The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities.

Retired school teacher Frank Kraai was honored for donating a $1 million to build an ice rink in Holland.
Community foundation honors those committed to ‘giving where you live’

Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area highlighted the generosity of retired teacher Frank Kraai, Women of Color Give and Zeeland Farm Services. 

Gateway Missions’ Steve Rusticus explains his ArtPrize painting.
Lakeshore leaders part of ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas 2022

Gateway Missions’ Steve Rusticus and ODC Network’s Travis Williams are part of ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas 2022, a program created in 2014 by artist Cynthia Hagedorn.  

A grant was used by Heights of Hope to purchase affordable housing. (CFHZ)
From affordable housing to restorative justice, foundation awards $125K in grants

The funds are being distributed to six organizations through the Community Foundation’s endowment.  

Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Aviation Day featured the annual Wings of Mercy’s annual Runway 5K and fly-in CareAffaire pancake breakfast, as well as food trucks, flight experiences, and other family activities.

This year marks the Grand Haven Musical Fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27.
Grand Haven Musical Fountain celebrates 60th anniversary

This year marks the fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27. Stories reflecting each of its six decades will unfold.

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