Escape Ministries is one of six nonprofits to receive grant funding in the latest round of awards from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.

6 ways nonprofits are making a difference in the Holland/Zeeland area

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is supporting six organizations making a difference in the area with grants ranging from $15,000 to $60,000.

Children enjoy a fresh and nutritious meal with local produce, inspired by culinary professionals.
How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids

The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide. 

Cindy Larsen, left, will retire from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber; Rachel Gorman will take over the role.
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber President Cindy Larsen to retire

After 25 years of leading the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Cindy Larsen will retire in the fall. The chamber’s chief operating officer, Rachel Gorman, will take over the role.

Regional Housing Partnerships addressing need for affordable housing

As part of the Region I Regional Housing Partnership, the Capital Area Housing Partnership and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission are tasked with developing local action plans to address the housing crisis. City and state government, neighborhood developers including Forsberg Real Estate, and area nonprofits are working together to address homelessness in greater Lansing and to attract residents to Eaton Rapids. 

A slew of organizations and people came together to welcome the Rodriguez-Matos and help them succeed in their new home in Holland.
Shore Story: The Rodriguez-Matos success story showcases Holland at its best

How one community, several organizations and a whole lot of people with big hearts and open arms welcomed a refugee family to their new home and helped them succeed.

Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week.
Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

LAUP's Fiesta is more than just a party. Celebrating 60 years, this year's festival has been expanded to a week-long event (July 15-21) with documentaries, discussions, food, culture, and more.

La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud

Un nuevo impulso en la recopilación de datos sobre la atención médica de las personas con discapacidad está poniendo de relieve una disparidad en la equidad de la atención de la salud que a menudo pasa desapercibida para la comunidad médica.

How KCAD student collaborations are building community

Since 2016, a group of graduate students in KCAD's Master of Architecture program have had an opportunity to offer a solution to an architecture issue in Grand Rapids. The projects have included designing a greenhouse, wayfinding project, and visioning new uses for a historic building. 

Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity

Many people from refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities experience significant logistical barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. That’s where Disability Rights Michigan has stepped in to increase access

Highland Games have youth divisions as well. the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games returns this month.
Celtic Festival returns June 21-22

The third annual Celtic Festival returns June 21-22 to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.

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