Cat adoptions are up during quarantine
The Harbor Humane Shelter has seen an increase in first-time adopters since stay-at-home orders went into effect, says Executive Director Jen Self-Aulgur.
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Marketing agency continues giving back amid pandemic
Scott Millen shares how he and his wife, Shelly, are keeping the faith and their commitment to nonprofits even as their small business struggles during the global pandemic. The good news is 2 Fish Company business was approved for a PPP loan and things are looking up.
Community foundation creates stabilization fund as next step in crisis response
The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has created the Community Stabilization Fund to prioritize investment on financial stability, health, and education to prevent people from slipping into poverty.
Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens
Using money she had set aside for her canceled senior prom, Autumn Fitchett bought groceries to start a food pantry. Now, the Zeeland teen is partnering with Community Action of Allegan County to deliver meals.
‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program
Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq is putting his tailoring skills to work making face masks for Zeeland-based Ventura Manufacturing. As the Afghani refugee and his family settle in the U.S. with the help of Bethany Christian Services, he is grateful for the opportunity to help.
Life of giving enriches everyone
Community volunteer Ed Amaya shares how the pandemic has given him more opportunities to find the places where he can make a difference.
Share your #MAYSADNESS and do good with Tulip Talk T-shirt
Sad over the cancellation of Tulip Time, cartoonist Wade Gugino and Sonscreens created the Tulip Talk 2020 shirt as a way for people to show how much they miss the iconic Holland festival while helping nonprofits.
#ShareTheStimulus campaign offers ways to ‘invest in our community’
Ottawa County nonprofit and government leaders are encouraging people who don't need their COVID-19 relief checks to use the extra money to help those who are struggling.
Fostering kittens during the pandemic
GVSU student Kathryn Agar is spending her extra time at home to care for orphan kittens. She shares how fostering is challenging but rewarding volunteer work. (Spoiler alert: lots of adorable kitten photos)
Volunteers launch 3D printer network to fill gap amid PPE shortage
It began as a small group of West Michigan volunteers making Personal Protective Equipment on their 3D printers to protect the health of frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. And then it quickly grew into 3Dc19.com, a multi-state network of volunteers. Meet the people who made this happen.
Marketing agency continues giving back amid pandemic
Scott Millen shares how he and his wife, Shelly, are keeping the faith and their commitment to nonprofits even as their small business struggles during the global pandemic. The good news is 2 Fish Company business was approved for a PPP loan and things are looking up.
Community foundation creates stabilization fund as next step in crisis response
The Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) has created the Community Stabilization Fund to prioritize investment on financial stability, health, and education to prevent people from slipping into poverty.
Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens
Using money she had set aside for her canceled senior prom, Autumn Fitchett bought groceries to start a food pantry. Now, the Zeeland teen is partnering with Community Action of Allegan County to deliver meals.
‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program
Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq is putting his tailoring skills to work making face masks for Zeeland-based Ventura Manufacturing. As the Afghani refugee and his family settle in the U.S. with the help of Bethany Christian Services, he is grateful for the opportunity to help.
Life of giving enriches everyone
Community volunteer Ed Amaya shares how the pandemic has given him more opportunities to find the places where he can make a difference.
Share your #MAYSADNESS and do good with Tulip Talk T-shirt
Sad over the cancellation of Tulip Time, cartoonist Wade Gugino and Sonscreens created the Tulip Talk 2020 shirt as a way for people to show how much they miss the iconic Holland festival while helping nonprofits.
#ShareTheStimulus campaign offers ways to ‘invest in our community’
Ottawa County nonprofit and government leaders are encouraging people who don't need their COVID-19 relief checks to use the extra money to help those who are struggling.
Fostering kittens during the pandemic
GVSU student Kathryn Agar is spending her extra time at home to care for orphan kittens. She shares how fostering is challenging but rewarding volunteer work. (Spoiler alert: lots of adorable kitten photos)
Volunteers launch 3D printer network to fill gap amid PPE shortage
It began as a small group of West Michigan volunteers making Personal Protective Equipment on their 3D printers to protect the health of frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. And then it quickly grew into 3Dc19.com, a multi-state network of volunteers. Meet the people who made this happen.
