Foundation awards grants for 7 community projects
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration, GHACF invited Northwest Ottawa County residents to select its community choice grant recipients.
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MillerKnoll employees make a difference on first global ‘Day of Purpose’
The annual event affords all employees the opportunity to volunteer with an array of nonprofit organizations in order to give back to the various communities in which they work and live.
KDL addresses barriers due to poverty
Despite having a treasure trove of free resources — many of which are available to local residents, even without a library card — there are still barriers preventing community members from access. Whether it’s lack of transportation, basic food needs or career development, Kent District Library has programs and partnerships to help support our underserved community members.
How zoning can promote unfair housing practices and what to do about it
The 15th Annual Lakeshore Fair Housing conference on Nov. 18 will explore the connection between zoning and unfair housing practices.
ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space
The new Sally Smoly Nature Playscape at Holland’s Window on the Waterfront is the downtown's first play space, and the Outdoor Discovery Center has more planned.
From gardens to festivals, city’s mini-grants make neighborhood living better
The city of Holland's neighborhood mini-grants are making neighborhoods more livable, and they're still available.
Holland Boys & Girls Club to use $50K grant to advance digital equity
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland will use a $50,000 grant to help advance digital equity for more Holland students and families.
The Lakeshore Art Festival wins the 2021 Pure Award
The festival is centered around positive social, economic, and environmental impacts that complement the revitalization of Muskegon as a tourist attraction and a great place to live, work, and play, says Festival Director Carla Flanders.
First of its kind health insurance agent apprenticeship program will offer paid on-the-job training
A new paid apprenticeship program — a collaboration of GRCC, BCBS of Michigan, and West Michigan Works! — will allow high school graduates to "earn while they learn" certification in the health benefits industry.
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge is a partnership with food retailers and produce growers that has set standards for treating farmworkers fairly and ethically.
MillerKnoll employees make a difference on first global ‘Day of Purpose’
The annual event affords all employees the opportunity to volunteer with an array of nonprofit organizations in order to give back to the various communities in which they work and live.
KDL addresses barriers due to poverty
Despite having a treasure trove of free resources — many of which are available to local residents, even without a library card — there are still barriers preventing community members from access. Whether it’s lack of transportation, basic food needs or career development, Kent District Library has programs and partnerships to help support our underserved community members.
How zoning can promote unfair housing practices and what to do about it
The 15th Annual Lakeshore Fair Housing conference on Nov. 18 will explore the connection between zoning and unfair housing practices.
ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space
The new Sally Smoly Nature Playscape at Holland’s Window on the Waterfront is the downtown's first play space, and the Outdoor Discovery Center has more planned.
From gardens to festivals, city’s mini-grants make neighborhood living better
The city of Holland's neighborhood mini-grants are making neighborhoods more livable, and they're still available.
Holland Boys & Girls Club to use $50K grant to advance digital equity
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland will use a $50,000 grant to help advance digital equity for more Holland students and families.
The Lakeshore Art Festival wins the 2021 Pure Award
The festival is centered around positive social, economic, and environmental impacts that complement the revitalization of Muskegon as a tourist attraction and a great place to live, work, and play, says Festival Director Carla Flanders.
First of its kind health insurance agent apprenticeship program will offer paid on-the-job training
A new paid apprenticeship program — a collaboration of GRCC, BCBS of Michigan, and West Michigan Works! — will allow high school graduates to "earn while they learn" certification in the health benefits industry.
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge is a partnership with food retailers and produce growers that has set standards for treating farmworkers fairly and ethically.
