Amid pandemic, volunteer says Mission is where she’s supposed to be
When Carmen VanHaitsma was laid off from her job because of the COVID-19 crisis, she saw an opportunity to devote more time to helping the homeless.
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Mission takes extra steps to protect homeless from COVID-19
The homeless – already vulnerable – are among the most susceptible to coronavirus. In response, the Holland Rescue Mission has taken numerous safety precautions to protect the residents staying at the Holland shelter.
Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals
In the past month, Community Action House provided more than 59,000 meals’ worth of groceries to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This was possible because of $50,000 in emergency grants and a #StayHomeFightHunger campaign that inspired many to donate food.
Emergency grant funding keeps mental health services going
An emergency grant has been crucial to Mosiac Counseling providing counseling services remotely via teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is part of $80,000 given to 14 Ottawa County area organizations to provide essential services.
Being homeless during the COVID-19 crisis
My plan to move in with a friend seemed to be coming together. Then came Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It made finding a place for me and my dogs to stay until the move nearly impossible.
Emergency housing programs ‘saved my family,’ mom says
Katrina Karlsons feels fortunate that her family is able to follow Gov. Whitmer's “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. After a January eviction, two nonprofits helped the family move out of homelessness.
Emergency grants help nonprofits get more food, services to those in need
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, nearly $120,000 in emergency grants were given to Ottawa County nonprofits in the last week to provide more food and services to those in need.
Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup
The COVID-19 crisis has forced The Community Kitchen to switch to boxed meals, but it hasn’t shut down the operation that feeds hundreds of people.
‘Big thinker’ Patrick Moran works to cultivate ‘beautiful community’ for all
Patrick Moran, who’s been in a leadership role at United Way since 2006, has played a critical role in helping promote new avenues of collaboration between government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa and Allegan counties, as well as insisting on data-driven studies and solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Saving a landmark brings couple to Spring Lake
In July, a renovated Lilley Mansion will open as a bed-and-breakfast, nearly two years to the day that Robert Lopez and Patrick Roggenbau discovered the vacant landmark while on vacation.
Mission takes extra steps to protect homeless from COVID-19
The homeless – already vulnerable – are among the most susceptible to coronavirus. In response, the Holland Rescue Mission has taken numerous safety precautions to protect the residents staying at the Holland shelter.
Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals
In the past month, Community Action House provided more than 59,000 meals’ worth of groceries to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This was possible because of $50,000 in emergency grants and a #StayHomeFightHunger campaign that inspired many to donate food.
Emergency grant funding keeps mental health services going
An emergency grant has been crucial to Mosiac Counseling providing counseling services remotely via teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is part of $80,000 given to 14 Ottawa County area organizations to provide essential services.
Being homeless during the COVID-19 crisis
My plan to move in with a friend seemed to be coming together. Then came Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It made finding a place for me and my dogs to stay until the move nearly impossible.
Emergency housing programs ‘saved my family,’ mom says
Katrina Karlsons feels fortunate that her family is able to follow Gov. Whitmer's “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. After a January eviction, two nonprofits helped the family move out of homelessness.
Emergency grants help nonprofits get more food, services to those in need
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, nearly $120,000 in emergency grants were given to Ottawa County nonprofits in the last week to provide more food and services to those in need.
Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup
The COVID-19 crisis has forced The Community Kitchen to switch to boxed meals, but it hasn’t shut down the operation that feeds hundreds of people.
‘Big thinker’ Patrick Moran works to cultivate ‘beautiful community’ for all
Patrick Moran, who’s been in a leadership role at United Way since 2006, has played a critical role in helping promote new avenues of collaboration between government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa and Allegan counties, as well as insisting on data-driven studies and solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
Saving a landmark brings couple to Spring Lake
In July, a renovated Lilley Mansion will open as a bed-and-breakfast, nearly two years to the day that Robert Lopez and Patrick Roggenbau discovered the vacant landmark while on vacation.
