Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Let kindness fight the wintertime blues
There are plenty of ways to fight the good fight this season. Here are some ideas for making a difference this winter along the Lakeshore.
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Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms
Bethany Christian Services is working in concert with Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates to help Afghan individuals and families who are seeking asylum following the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Lakeshore Advantage builds on 2021 successes as it sets course for 2022
The economic development organization supported 21 expansion projects totaling $259 million, which created 694 new jobs in 2021. Leaders expect 2022 to offer more opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Michigan Makers Market coming to downtown Muskegon in March
This inaugural winter market will take place on March 12 at the new VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, in the heart of Downtown Muskegon.
2022 Challenge gets people moving and doing good
Jon Ornee’s 20:22 for 2022 Challenge on New Year’s Day got people exercising while raising $13,768 for Community Action House. The funds will support CAH programs as the nonprofit expects its highest impact year yet.
Women of Color Give distributes $40k to 5 groups
Women of Color Give awarded more than $40,000 to five local organizations that took part in the collective’s second annual Pitch Night in December.
More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed
New housing projects underway now and coming soon will help alleviate some of the housing shortage in West Michigan, HousingNext's Ryan Kilpatrick says. But still more is needed to slow ever-increasing housing prices.
Vending machine conveniently offers life-saving drug
To address the latest opioid overdose epidemic, local nonprofit The Grand Rapids Red Project has a new way to save lives in the community. In partnership with Wayne State University, the nonprofit installed a naloxone vending machine outside its office, which offers the lifesaving drug for free 24/7.
HSO presents “Season’s Greetings” holiday pops concert
Sing along with holiday classics from the Holland Symphony Orchestra and guest singer Helen Welch.
Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities
Eat Well Do Good is the nonprofit arm of Grand Haven’s Lake Effect Kitchen. It’s also a place where workers with intellectual disabilities can earn a competitive wage, gain life skills and boost their own self-image.
Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms
Bethany Christian Services is working in concert with Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates to help Afghan individuals and families who are seeking asylum following the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Lakeshore Advantage builds on 2021 successes as it sets course for 2022
The economic development organization supported 21 expansion projects totaling $259 million, which created 694 new jobs in 2021. Leaders expect 2022 to offer more opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Michigan Makers Market coming to downtown Muskegon in March
This inaugural winter market will take place on March 12 at the new VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, in the heart of Downtown Muskegon.
2022 Challenge gets people moving and doing good
Jon Ornee’s 20:22 for 2022 Challenge on New Year’s Day got people exercising while raising $13,768 for Community Action House. The funds will support CAH programs as the nonprofit expects its highest impact year yet.
Women of Color Give distributes $40k to 5 groups
Women of Color Give awarded more than $40,000 to five local organizations that took part in the collective’s second annual Pitch Night in December.
More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed
New housing projects underway now and coming soon will help alleviate some of the housing shortage in West Michigan, HousingNext's Ryan Kilpatrick says. But still more is needed to slow ever-increasing housing prices.
Vending machine conveniently offers life-saving drug
To address the latest opioid overdose epidemic, local nonprofit The Grand Rapids Red Project has a new way to save lives in the community. In partnership with Wayne State University, the nonprofit installed a naloxone vending machine outside its office, which offers the lifesaving drug for free 24/7.
HSO presents “Season’s Greetings” holiday pops concert
Sing along with holiday classics from the Holland Symphony Orchestra and guest singer Helen Welch.
Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities
Eat Well Do Good is the nonprofit arm of Grand Haven’s Lake Effect Kitchen. It’s also a place where workers with intellectual disabilities can earn a competitive wage, gain life skills and boost their own self-image.
