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Patricia and Paul Christopher, co-owners of Patrcia's Chocolates in Grand Haven

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy

Grand Haven area businesses are honoring the legacy of the GHACF by creating new items or renaming existing merchandise that celebrates a half-century of philanthropy.

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Gracious Grounds residents particpate in a walking club.
GHACF awards more than $390K in Community Impact grants

The funding includes a $20,000 grant for Gracious Grounds, the Grand Haven faith-based housing organization, for the nonprofit’s Life Skills Wraparound Support Program.  

Exclusive tours are giving a sneak peak at the inner workings of Muskegon's art scene.
Coalition’s Behind-the-Scenes tours highlight Muskegon arts and culture

Behind-the-Scenes events are geared toward business professionals to showcase how arts and culture impact the local economy and can be utilized to retain and attract employees.

Grand Haven author Melanie Hooyenga
Grand Haven author uses gratitude journal to support mental health

Author Melanie Hooyenga plans to donate all March proceeds from her gratitude journal, “The Book of Good,” to Mosaic Counseling, specifically toward youth counseling and programming.  

Mike Larson is the president and CEO of Michigan Association of United Ways.
Bigger tax credit would help working-poor families buy basics

Nonprofits say expanding the state Earned Income Tax Credit can help the growing number of working poor who struggle to afford basic necessities.

Entrepreneurs along the Lakeshore are betting on themselves beating the odds.
Why those starting Lakeshore small businesses are betting they’ll beat the odds

Despite dire statistics of failure, the desire to start a small business has only grown during the pandemic. In 2021, there were 5.4 million small business applications in the U.S., an increase of nearly 60% from 2019.

Beginning in March, the Momentum Center will begin offering services in the former home of Community Action House at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland.
Momentum Center expands Holland-area services

Beginning in March, the Momentum Center will begin offering services in the former home of Community Action House at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland.  

Jaquelin Romero is the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland 2022 Youth of the Year.
Jaquelin Romero named Holland’s Youth of the Year

Jaquelin Romero has big dreams, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland 2022 Youth of the Year isn't wasting any time working toward achieving them.

John Shea has been donating blood for nearly 50 years.
Saving lives: Why John Shea has been donating his blood for nearly 50 years

As blood supply levels hit dangerously low levels, John Shea explains why he has made a habit of donating his blood for nearly 50 years. 

N95 respirators filter out 95% of the particles and are proven to help protect against the spread of the COVD-19 virus.
Where to find your free N95 respirator

N95 and KN95 masks are one tool in the fight against COVID-19. The respirators have been proven to help prevent the spread of the disease.

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