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From left: Khristian Silvis, Angie Barksdale, Amy Gibson, Jacob Maas, Shelondrea Johnson, Chad Patton, Megan Bryne, Cara Achterhof, and Kathryn Pina.

‘Resilience is key’: Hackley Community Care team honored for workforce Impact

Muskegon resident Shelondrea Johnson and Hackley Community Care are honored for their resilience and dedication to workforce empowerment through innovative support programs.  

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The West Michigan Symphony marks its 85th anniversary of blending tradition and innovation to enrich Muskegon with world-class performances and community engagement.
West Michigan Symphony celebrates 85 years of music, community, and innovation

The West Michigan Symphony marks its 85th anniversary of blending tradition and innovation to enrich Muskegon with world-class performances and community engagement.  

Kendall VanWagner hugs a student.
Finding Their Calling: Hillside educators share their journey

Two former students-turned-educators reunite at Hillside Learning Center in Allegan County, proving that early hands-on experiences can shape impactful careers.

The Martin Lions was one of many organizations that helped to stock Allegan County pantries with peanut butter last year.
Allegan County Community Foundation ‘spreading the love’ with ninth annual peanut butter drive

Protein is an essential nutrient that is sometimes hard to come by at food pantries. The Allegan County Community Foundation's annual peanut butter drive managed to secure thousands of jars of the staple. Kicking off this Friday with a Milk and Cookies event, will the nonprofit be able to top last year?

The Holland Human Relations Commission honored  people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards.
Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community

Holland Human Relations Commission’s 2024 Social Justice Awards ceremony packed City Hall on Jan 15 to honor people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community.

Herrick District Library’s next Maker-in-Residence will be civic engagement artist Sara Alsum-Wassenaar.
New maker creating geodomes at Herrick District Library

Herrick District Library's next Maker-in-Residence Sara Alsum-Wassenaar, who considers herself a “hacker-designer” as well as an artist, will be crafting a 3D model of a joint for geodesic domes that will be available for anyone to 3D print at the library.

The Warm Friend shown in 1968.
The Warm Friend Tavern — 300 years in the making and the man who built it

Former Holland City Manager Terry Hoffmeyer remembers The Warm Friend before it was The Warm Friend.  

The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo.
DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Disability Network Southwest Michigan's ‘We Are Who We Serve’ campaign highlights staff’s experiences and commitment to empowering persons with disabilities.

Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence.
MOVE curriculum is giving students with disabilities more mobility

Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence.   

Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling.
Grant bolsters mental health services for youth in Ottawa and Kent counties

Mosaic Counseling expands youth mental health services with $250,000 GHACF grant, part of $745,000 in community impact awards from GHACF.

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