Meresa Salisbury attends the Baldwin Senior Expo earlier this year.

Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents

Disability Network West Michigan’s Lake County office empowers individuals with disabilities, providing essential resources and personalized support while fostering independence.

Downtown Zeeland shown at dusk.
Downtown Zeeland sees record $30M investment in transformative year

Downtown Zeeland celebrates a record $30 million investment in 2024, a year highlighted by major developments, thriving businesses, and community milestones.

Dance PlayHouse Company dancers.
In Grand Haven, dance takes a new stage

Dance PlayHouse, a new Grand Haven nonprofit, is bringing accessible dance education and professional performances to the Lakeshore.

More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteering at six local nonprofits, from Kids Food Basket to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
Bank of America’s Grand Rapids Day of Giving showcases $1.2M community investment

Bank of America invests $1.215 million across West Michigan, fostering collaboration, empowering nonprofits, and building future leaders.

The program reduced postpartum depression by 50% among participants.
MSU public health researchers seek to expand successful preventive postpartum depression program

ROSE program trains expectant mothers on how roles and relationships change postpartum and teaches assertiveness skills so expectant mothers can ask for the support they need.

An $11.7 million federal grant will help rebuild the Smith's Bayou Bridge in Ferrysburg. The bridge was temporarily deemed unsafe in 2019 before additional weight restrictions allowed the bridge to reopen.
$11.7M federal grant announced for Ferrysburg’s Smith’s Bayou Bridge

A historic Ferrysburg bridge will receive a much-needed renovation with the help of a major federal grant.

Holland-based Worden Company is celebrating 75 years of crafting custom library and commercial furniture with innovative designs.
Worden Company: ‘Becoming’ more after 75 years in business

Holland-based Worden Company celebrates 75 years of crafting custom library and commercial furniture with innovative designs.

Holland Hospital volunteer Mike Keyes was once a patient at the hospital where he received treatment for a brain injury.
From patient to volunteer: Mike Keyes’ story of gratitude and service

Mike Keyes, a dedicated Holland Hospital volunteer, brings hope and connection to patients, inspired by his own recovery journey after a brain injury.

New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.

Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents.
Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.

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