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Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta.

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

The Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will return for a second year in spite of COVID-19 restrictions. Organizers are working hard to make sure people can participate safely with virtual events and a weeklong offering of activities.

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Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program.
Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation was part of a community coalition that granted more than $900,000 this spring, and now they’ve aided the community relief and recovery response with an additional $625,000.

Julie Cadman and her three children will finally move into their Habitat home soon.
Bank teams with Habitat to beat COVID delays on Hamilton home

COVID-19 shut down construction across the state, including Julie Cadman's Habitat home. A new grant has re-energized the project and Cadman and her family hope to move in soon.

Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children.
What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

Holland residents Henry and Lindsay Cherry have been involved in advocacy for the Black community for longer than they have been married. In June, they helped organize a peace March and almost 4,000 people lined Unity Bridge. Their new nonprofit hopes to show Black youth their true potential.  

Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals.
Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

Rebekah Bakker was recently named the Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. She credits the group for unique experiential learning opportunities.

Once the Grand River Greenway is complete, the public can explore this 30-mile pathway and the many spectacular parks along the way — by foot, bike, or kayak. 
Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks

The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is coming alongside the county parks system to advance the Grand River Greenway. The project would connect communities and protect thousands of acres of natural lands.

Michael Sandoval graduated from Michigan State University in 2019.
MSU grad praises TRIO Upward Bound, Promise Scholarship for success in college and beyond

Michael Sandoval was surprised when he received a Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship, which meant he could attend MSU without accumulating student debt. He credits summers spent in Upward Bound classes at Hope College with keeping him focused on what he wanted to achieve, academically and in life.  

Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people.
Stewardship part of DISHER’s mission to make a positive difference

DISHER, which started as an automotive product design firm, has branched out to engineering, marketing, and business solutions. Investing in the community is important, and the company puts a percentage of its annual profits into stewardship programs.

Gentex engineer Elliot Busta volunteers weekly at the Holland Middle School greenhouse, teaching students about STEM.
Gentex engineer teaches STEM skills at student greenhouse

Elliot Busta volunteers once a week teaching Holland Middle School students about STEM, providing a positive role model, and leading harvesting tours. He says he learns as much from the students as he teaches them.

The Hope College campus in downtown Holland.
Hope seeks proposals for campus-city partnerships

The college is soliciting proposals for the “There’s No Place Like Home” initiative. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 will be awarded to projects focused on public health, economics, and intergroup relations.

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