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Lakeshore leaders profiled in new book about honesty and truth

Holland business coach Scott Patchin's new book features interviews with executives at Ready For School, Coastal Container, and the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce. 

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Haley Abbas is the marketing coordinator for Lakeshore Advantage.
Internship at Lakeshore Advantage has profound impact

At MSU, Haley Abbas was looking for a position with a company that aligned with her values. She found it at the Zeeland-based nonprofit Lakeshore Advantage.

The Literacy Center advances in competition to receive funding for Latina skilled trade workers

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is a finalist in the U.S. Department of Education’s Rethink Adult Ed Challenge with the opportunity to win a share of $750,000 for its pre-apprenticeship program. Their proposal creates a pathway to English instruction and skills training for West Michigan Latinas to enter the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others.
Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

The Be Event works as a kind of “911 charity,” filling in the cracks where other nonprofits can't reach. It raises money each year with a women's luncheon.

Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven.
Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

State funds have been set aside for those whose livelihoods have been damaged by the pandemic. However, there’s a brief window of time to submit applications.

Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.
GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently disbursed a round of grants worth nearly $224,000. Organizations that serve those most impacted by the pandemic received funds.

Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry.
Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

A 10,000 pound dog food donation from Land O'Lakes will help Lakeshore area pets served through Harbor Humane Society.

Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor.
Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area annually awards scholarships worth more than $900,000. Its website offers an easy-access general application.

Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care.
Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

Michigan Fosters is continuing its work to support families on both sides of the foster care equation with a home where families can be families.

The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ.
CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area’s Community Stabilization Fund grants help service providers meet increased demand due to the pandemic. 

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