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A presenter addresses attendees at LEDA's annual summit.

Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.

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Shannon Felgner is the Communications Manager for Ottawa County.
What’s at stake for Ottawa County with the census

In a Q&A, Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager for Ottawa County, explains why counting everyone is so important for the county. 

Herman Miller employee sews a mask.
Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities

“When COVID-19 hit,” says Linda Brand, President, Herman Miller Cares, the company’s corporate foundation, “we immediately marshaled our resources to focus our giving and our volunteerism on this effort.”

Chris Riker is Vice President of Advancement and Donor Services at the GHACF.
Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund. 

Gloria Lara is the Executive Director of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.

Michael McDermott performs at Seven Steps Up in 2019.
Community rallies behind ‘beloved’ music venue owners

Donations have come from near and far to keep Seven Steps Up afloat until the listening room can reopen. One musician even wrote “The Song Will Rise” about what makes Michelle and Gary Hanks' historic venue so special.

‘Short-lived hobby’ turns into a Rotary Project to provide PPE to fight pandemic

What began as a little project by Sue Franz to help a friend in need quickly grew into the Rotary Fabric Mask Maker Club. Now, the group needs volunteers and donations to keep up with the demand.

This city-owned land next to the Grand Haven airport could be developed into a 32-house neighborhood.
Foundation’s $1.5 million investment targets creation of workforce housing

The 32-home development is being eyed for Grand Haven, with the goal of providing entry-level homeownership opportunities for people who often struggle to afford market-rate homes.

Salvador and Jodi Munoz during a recent reunion in Mexico.
Coming home: Family navigates immigration during COVID-19 crisis

After 12 years, Salvador Munoz was close to being reunited with his wife Jodi and their daughters, then came the COVID-19 crisis. The Holland family is working with Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates to get over the last hurdle. 

Attorney Sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout started nonprofit Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
Law is a tool to help for Holland immigration attorney and advocate

Sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout started Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates to make sure that those who don’t have a voice are heard. The Holland area nonprofit offers low- or no-cost immigration legal counsel.

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