Two backpack nutrition programs are the first organizations to receive the Allegan County Community Foundation's Food Security Program grants. Two more grant cycles are planned for this year.
Melanie Hooyenga’s suspenseful novel, “The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway,” follows a teen trapped in a haunting double life in Grand Haven.
The Bigs program provides students with dedicated mentors who foster safe spaces, offer guidance, and empower them through meaningful support.
Donna Bogle sees the light that little acts of kindness bring to people's lives. In her Shore Story, she recounts two such beacons of hope.
MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.
Profielnorm USA’s expansion is one of 16 business growth projects backed by Lakeshore Advantage in 2024 that resulted in over 550 jobs created or retained in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
The library will celebrate with staff and the public Thursday, Feb. 20, with food, live music, balloon animals, princesses and more.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
CFHZ distributes $145,000 in grants to local nonprofits working to increase the availability of mental health services
The $16.4 million project will serve individuals and families earning between 30% and 80% of Ottawa County’s median income.
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