Three new superintendents talk about priorities, challenges ahead
Three area school districts — Holland, Zeeland, and West Ottawa — are among the dozens statewide to have new superintendents in a year that has challenged schools in myriad new ways.
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Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer
Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. The facility will serve young people experiencing mental health issues — as well as their family members and other supporters.
Boaters stop in Holland for a ‘day of donating’
Long-distance boaters Greg and Susan Costa are on the Great Loop, a long-distance boating trip of 6,000 miles. They stopped in Holland for a "day of donating" called Loopers Care that benefited local children and women in need.
Published Together: Nonprofits create a welcoming, positive space for our unhoused youth
Published Together is a Conversation-based series from Publisher Tommy Allen. This week we hear from Lauren VanKeulen of A.Y.A. (or As You Are) a local nonprofit serving Kent County's unhoused youth.
(Anti) Racism Task Force partners with A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth
Participants will unpack their truth, find their voice, and activate their activism during three 90-minute sessions.
Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area.
Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent
The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.
Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art
Holland entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Charles Elwood is merging technology and art with his 2021 ArtPrize entry, titled “The ABBy Project.”
Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services
More than 350 Lakeshore area businesses participate in the Honor Rewards program, which offers discounts on goods and services to U.S. military veterans. Ottawa County is hoping to spread the word about the program and reach more veterans.
Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer
Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. The facility will serve young people experiencing mental health issues — as well as their family members and other supporters.
Boaters stop in Holland for a ‘day of donating’
Long-distance boaters Greg and Susan Costa are on the Great Loop, a long-distance boating trip of 6,000 miles. They stopped in Holland for a "day of donating" called Loopers Care that benefited local children and women in need.
Published Together: Nonprofits create a welcoming, positive space for our unhoused youth
Published Together is a Conversation-based series from Publisher Tommy Allen. This week we hear from Lauren VanKeulen of A.Y.A. (or As You Are) a local nonprofit serving Kent County's unhoused youth.
(Anti) Racism Task Force partners with A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth
Participants will unpack their truth, find their voice, and activate their activism during three 90-minute sessions.
Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area.
Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent
The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.
Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art
Holland entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Charles Elwood is merging technology and art with his 2021 ArtPrize entry, titled “The ABBy Project.”
Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services
More than 350 Lakeshore area businesses participate in the Honor Rewards program, which offers discounts on goods and services to U.S. military veterans. Ottawa County is hoping to spread the word about the program and reach more veterans.
